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Barbarus, Hermolaus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
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Castigationes Plinianae et Pomponii Melae. Cremona: Carolus de Darleriis, 3 April 1495
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 1/8 in.; 296 x 205 mm). Types 1:80R, 2:108R, and a Greek fount. 58 lines + headline, printed side-notes, initial spaces. collation: a-k8 l-r6 s4; aa-ee6 ff4: 160 leaves, fo. 126 (s4) blank, unrubricated; portions of the top margin replaced on fol. 1 and the last few leaves, not touching text. Early nineteenth-century half vellum and marbled boards; edges left plain from earlier binding.
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 1/8 in.; 296 x 205 mm). Types 1:80R, 2:108R, and a Greek fount. 58 lines + headline, printed side-notes, initial spaces. collation: a-k8 l-r6 s4; aa-ee6 ff4: 160 leaves, fo. 126 (s4) blank, unrubricated; portions of the top margin replaced on fol. 1 and the last few leaves, not touching text. Early nineteenth-century half vellum and marbled boards; edges left plain from earlier binding.
Provenance
Deleted inscriptions on the title-page, and a partially deleted Italian armorial stamp, not deciphered.
Literature
Goff B-102; Hain 2423*; GW 3342; BMC VII 959 (IB.30843); BSB-Ink B-60; Bod-inc B-48
Condition
Castigationes Plinianae et Pomponii Melae. Cremona: Carolus de Darleriis, 3 Apr. 1495
Chancery folio (11¾ x 8 1/8 in.; 296 x 205 mm). Types 1:80R, 2:108R, and a Greek fount. 58 lines + headline, printed side-notes, initial spaces. collation: a-k8 l-r6 s4; aa-ee6 ff4: 160 leaves, fo. 126 (s4) blank, unrubricated; portions of the top margin replaced on fo. 1 and the last few leaves, not touching text. Early nineteenth-century half vellum and marbled boards; edges left plain from earlier binding.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Third edition, reprinted from the undated Venice edition (ca. 1493-94) published at the cost of Daniel Barbarus (Goff B-101).