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Bessarion, Joannes, Cardinal
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bessarion, Joannes, Cardinal
- In calumniatorem Platonis libri quatuor [and other works]; Metaphysicorum Aristotelis XIIII librorum tralatio. Venice: Aldus, (September 1516)
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (322 x 215mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-pages, later vellum, lettered "Philo. Marcili." in ink on bottom of text block, light damp-staining in gutter, first leaf and final quire repaired in gutter, last few leaves repaired at upper corner, lacking final leaf with device (supplied in facsimile)
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 5645; IA 118.157; Renouard 1516/6; Texas 133; UCLA 129
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
A reissue of Aldus's 1503 text (itself based on the editio princeps of 1469), but with the additional translations of Aristotle and Theophrastus by Bessarion.