- 48
Ovidius Naso, Publius.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Les Métamorphoses. Amsterdam: R. and J. Wetstein and G. Smith, 1732
2 volumes, folio (448 x 292mm.), title-page printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette on title-page, 124 large engraved illustrations, 6 engraved plates on 3 sheets, engraved headpiece, engraved initial, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary red morocco, gilt triple-fillet border, flat spine gilt, green morocco lettering-pieces, marginal tear to B4, vol. 1 (with slight loss, repaired), light spotting and browning to some pages
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 768
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."