L12309

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Lot 49
  • 49

Bodoni Press.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of 9 volumes, comprising:
  • paper
Tasso, Torquato. Aminta... ridotta. Crisopoli: Bodoni, 1789, 4to, contemporary boards, uncut, [Brooks 379], slightly worn; [Lama, Giuseppe de] Vita del cavaliere Giam Battista Bodoni. Parma: Stamperia Ducale, 1816-1817, 2 volumes, 4to, 2 engraved frontispieces, original boards, uncut, slightly rubbed, spine of vol.1 crudely repaired; [Another copy], later cloth-backed boards; Tiraboschi, Girolamo. Vita di Santa Olimpia vedova e diaconessa della chiesa di Costantinopoli. Parma: Stamperia Reale, 1775, 4to, engraved frontispiece, contemporary calf, [Brooks 91], spine chipped at head, upper joint cracking; Prose, e versi per onorare la memoria di Livia Doria Caraffa. (Parma: Stamperia Reale, 1784), 4to, 8 engraved plates, contemporary marbled calf, spine gilt in compartments, [Brooks 250], errata leaf detached, spine chipped at head and foot; [Another copy], contemporary marbled calf, joints cracked, spine chipped, boards scraped; Turchi, Adeodati. [Omelie]. Parma: Stamperia Reale, [1792-1795], 11 works in one volume, 4to, contemporary calf-backed boards, rubbed (9)

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."