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Gregorius Nazianzenus, Saint
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Orationes [Greek, edited by Marcus Musurus]. Venice: Aldus, 1516
- Paper
8vo (155 x 85mm.), nineteenth-century citron straight-grained morocco by Lewis with Aldine device stamped in gilt on covers, blank area at foot of title page reinstated, spine chipped at head, rubbed
Provenance
Dr Henry Drury of Harrow (1778-1841), ownership and collation inscription, sale of his library (which had a fine collection of Aldines), Evans, London, 19 February 1827
Dr Drury was a classical scholar and master at Harrow, where he was tutor to Lord Byron. For another work from his library, see the sale of Highlights from the Mendham Collection, 5 June 2013, lot 75 (Hugh of St Victor, fourteenth-century manuscript).
Literature
Adams G1157; Censimento 16 CNCE 21740; Renouard 1516:1; Texas 128; UCLA 124
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
Editio princeps.