- 216
Martialis, Marcus Valerius
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Martialis, Marcus Valerius
- [Epigrammata]. Venice: Aldus, December 1501
- paper
8vo (162 x 96mm.), old vellum over wooden boards, title in ink on upper cover, title and second leaf loose and restored in corner (not affecting text), title soiled, some spotting and browning at edges of leaves, joints slightly split, lacking clasps, labels defective
Provenance
"Dr Askews sale for 2:2:0", inscription on endleaf, i.e. Dr Anthony Askew (1722-1772), physician and book collector, 13 February 1775, London, Baker & Leigh, lot 2383, "liber pulcherrimum"; John Lawson?, Exeter College, Oxford, ownership inscription on title and note of purchase; Hon. W.J. Monson, bookplate
Literature
Adams M689; Renouard 1501:7; Texas 41; UCLA 37
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."