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Livius, Titus
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Livius, Titus
- Historiarum quod extat. Amsterdam: L. and D. Elzevir, 1665-1664
- Paper
3 volumes, 8vo (186 x 110mm.), engraved pictorial title in volume 1, fine near-contemporary red morocco gilt, double gilt fillets enclosing lobed rectangle decorated with fleurons at corners, arms at centre with cipher below and above of Fresnoy-Bertin, Ile-de-France, spine gilt in six compartments, four with cipher, gilt edges
Provenance
Hélie Dufresnoy (1614-1698), arms and cipher on covers. Du Fresnoy had a library of a hundred classical texts bound in red morocco; for another of his bindings, almost identical to these ones, see Davis 462 in the British Library (The Henry Davis Gift no.143).
Literature
Pieters 337; Willems 1358
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description, 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
A fine copy.