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Messisbugo, Cristoforo di.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Banchetti compositioni di vivande, et apparecchio generale. Ferrara: Giovanni Buglhat and Antonio Hucher, 1549
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First edition, 4to, woodcut portrait of author on verso of title-page, woodcut initials, 2 woodcut illustrations and 2 woodcut printer's devices, modern limp vellum with two leather ties, speckled edges, in modern morocco-backed folding box, library stamp and repair to title-page, part of date on title-page supplied in pen-facsimile
Provenance
Hroar Dege (lot 374)
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 61443; Paleari Henssler p.490; Vicaire col.596; Mortimer, Harvard Italian 303
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."
Catalogue Note
First edition of this early recipe book. Messisbugo worked at the Este court in Ferrara as scalco (steward and carver) and was appointed Count Palatine by Charles V in 1533 for his services at court. He died the year before this work was published. He lists over three hundred recipes and also describes entertainments to take place during feasting, including Ariosto's play Cassaria.