- 49
Sallustius, Caius Crispus.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La conjuracion de Catilina y La guerra de Jugurta. Madrid: Joachim Ibarra, 1772
- Paper
folio (347 x 241mm.), one of 120 large paper copies, half-title, engraved title-page by E. Monfort, engraved medallion portrait of Sallust by Monfort after M.S. Maella, 9 engraved plates, engraved map of Africa, engraved illustrations in text, initials, head- and tail-pieces by Selma, contemporary dark green morocco gilt by Derome le Jeune (with binder's ticket, dated 1785, on title), covers with gilt borders, spine gilt in compartments, edges gilt, pink silk endpapers, occasional light spotting, light browning in upper margins. binding slightly rubbed, spine repaired at head
Provenance
Dawson Turner, inscription dated 1812; Antonio Llano Diaz de Quijano, bookplate
Literature
Palau 288134; Cohen-de Ricci 938; Heredia 2994; Salva 2791
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
Ibarra's masterpiece of printing and book design was considered by Palau to surpass the best work of Didot and Bodoni and by Updike (Printing Types, II, p.55) to be "one of the finest volumes produced in any country during the eighteenth century".
The text is the Spanish translation of the Bellum Catilinae and Bellum Jugurthinum, the two major works of Sallust (c. 86-35 B.C.). The translation was attributed to the Infante Don Gabriel although actually done by his preceptor, Father Perez Bayer. The original Latin text is printed in two columns of roman type with the Spanish translation above in italic. Of particular interest are the two engraved plates showing specimens of Phoenician, Hebrew and Maltese-Greek alphabets.
The text is the Spanish translation of the Bellum Catilinae and Bellum Jugurthinum, the two major works of Sallust (c. 86-35 B.C.). The translation was attributed to the Infante Don Gabriel although actually done by his preceptor, Father Perez Bayer. The original Latin text is printed in two columns of roman type with the Spanish translation above in italic. Of particular interest are the two engraved plates showing specimens of Phoenician, Hebrew and Maltese-Greek alphabets.