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Josephus, Flavius
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Josephus, Flavius
- Opera. Basel: (Hieronymus Froben and Nicolaus Episcopius), 1544
- Paper
folio (318 x 214 mm.), text in Greek, title printed in red and black, woodcut printer's device in red on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, woodcut printer's device on final verso, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, metal corner-pieces and clasps, some slight dampstaining and spotting, four wormholes in text, some wear to upper edges, spine chipped at head
Provenance
Jesuits of Würzburg, inscriptions (one dated 1575) on title-page; W.J. Monson, armorial bookplate on front pastedown
Literature
Adams J351; VD16 J955
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 of Josephus. A Latin translation was first printed in 1470 in Augsburg.