- 26
Curtius Rufus, Quintus.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The historie... conteyning the Actes of the greate Alexander translated out of Latine into Englishe by John Brende. London: Richard Tottell, 1553
4to (181 x 127mm.), title within woodcut border depicting Pyramus and Thisbe (McKerrow & Ferguson 80), woodcut initials, Black Letter, early nineteenth-century crushed navy morocco, leafy gilt border, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco lettering-pieces, blue edges, title-leaf slightly discoloured and laid down, A4 narrower, a few headlines cut close, small wormhole in quire Bb, spine and joints rubbed
Provenance
Thomas H--, contemporary inscription on K8r with a curse upon any future thief; Hen. Rooke, later inscription on A2
Literature
STC 6142.5
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."