Lot 12
  • 12

Jesuit relations.

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Relatione di alcune cose cavate dalle lettere scritte ne gli anni 1619, 1620 & 1621 dal Giappone. Rome: heir of Bartolomeo Zannetti, 1624
First edition, 8vo (155 x 106mm.), woodcut Jesuit device on title-page, woodcut initials, reused old limp vellum, [Carayon 852; Cordier, Japonica 300], a few wormholes (some repaired, some affecting text)

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."

Catalogue Note

Written by Gaspar Luiz, Giovan Battista Bonelli and Girolamo de Angelis.