Lot 1
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Grapaldi, Francesco Maria.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Collection of three works, comprising:
  • paper
De partibus aedium... (Turin: Giovanni Angelo & Bernardino de Silva, 15 December 1516), 4to, woodcut of Grapaldi lecturing on title-page, white-on-black woodcut initials, modern half calf, spine gilt in compartments, without second part containing dictionary, small stain on two leaves, extremities slightly rubbed; Ibid. De partibus aedium. Addita modo verborum explicatione que in eodem libri continentur... (Venice: Alessandro Bindoni, 31 January 1517), 4to, title printed in red, woodcut device on title-page, white-on-black woodcut initials, later vellum, coloured edges; Ibid. Lexicon de partibus aedium. Lyon: heirs of Simon Vincent (Melchior & Gaspar Trechsel), 1535, 8vo, woodcut device on title, contemporary limp vellum, some light spotting (3)

Literature

Censimento 16 CNCE 21598 & 21597; Berlin Catalogue 1825 & 1826; 1st work: Sander 3255; 2nd work: Fowler 146

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.
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Catalogue Note

This work, first published c. 1494, contains an early architectural dictionary in its second part. It includes descriptions of dining rooms and kitchens, as well as aviaries, fishponds and libraries.

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