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Lot 184
  • 184

Dante Alighieri

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dante Alighieri
  • Dante con l'espositioni di Christoforo Landino et d'Alessandro Vellutello [edited by Francesco Sansovino]. Venice: (Domenico Nicolini da Sabbio) for Giovanni Battista and Giovanni Bernardo Sessa, 1596
  • Paper
folio (315 x 214mm.), woodcut title vignette with head of Dante, printer's device on verso of last leaf, woodcut head-pieces and initals, woodcut vignettes at the beginning of each canto, old vellum, arms stamped in blind at centre of covers, some slight spotting and browning, boards slightly warped

Literature

Adams D111; Censimento 16 CNCE 1181

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."