L12309

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Lot 48
  • 48

Bodoni Press.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 4 volumes, with one other, comprising:
  • paper
Thomas a Kempis. De imitatione Christi. Parma: Bodoni, 1793, folio, ruled in red, contemporary calf gilt, gauffered edges, [Brooks 484], rubbed, rebacked; Dionysius Longinus. Peri upsous (De sublimitate). Parma: Bodoni, 1793, folio, text in Greek and Latin, later boards, uncut, [Brooks 507], title-page reattached; Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius. Opera. Parma: Bodoni, 1794, folio, wrappers, uncut, [Brooks 570], slightly worn; Anacreon. Odaria. Parma: Regio Typographeio, (1785), 4to, contemporary calf, [Brooks 287], slightly worn; Juvenal. Opus. Venice: Rusconi, 1523, folio, later half vellum, without final blank, cut close, a few wormholes (5)

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."