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Epistolae Graecae
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Epistolae diversorum philosophorum oratorum, rhetorum [edited by Marcus Musurus]. Venice: Aldus Manutius, [29] March [and not before 17 April], 1499
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, Chancery 4to (212 x 139mm.), 404 leaves, *6 a-e [final sigma]12 z h8 q10 i-t8 tt6 u-w A-G8 D4, 26 lines, Greek type, initial spaces with printed guides, eighteenth-century red morocco gilt (by Bozerian le jeune?), spine gilt in compartments, edges gilt, binding very slightly scuffed
Provenance
Samuel Butler, Bishop of Lichfield (1774-1839), attributed to him by a later owner in a note dated June 10, 1835, his fine collection of Aldines sold by Christies, 1 June 1840, lot 851; Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), bookplate, his sale, Evans, 30 January 1845, lot 615, £1 10s to Rodd
Literature
Goff E64; HC *6659; GW 9367; BMC v 560; Bod-inc E-022; GW 9637; Renouard 1499:1; Texas 24; UCLA 30
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
First edition. This collection includes the first editions of the letters of Isocrates, Aeschines, Chion and Apollonius of Tyana. The other thirty or so authors include Demosthenes, Plato, Aristotle, Hippocrates and Diogenes.