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Lot 47
  • 47

Vasi, Giuseppe

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vasi, Giuseppe
  • Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna. Rome: [vol.I:] Stamperia del Chracas presso S. Maco al Corso [other vol. vary], 1747-1761
  • paper
10 volumes, oblong folio (290 x 420mm.), engraved frontispiece and dedication in volume 1, 203 plates, engraved illustrations in text, volume 1 with printed "Sonnetto di Giuseppe Vasi" at end, index at end of each volume, original carta rustica, most with manuscript lettering, [BAL RIBA 3389-3398], occasional slight browning, frontispiece and plate 9 in vol.1 with some later hand-colouring, preliminary leaves of vol.10 slightly dampstained at head, upper cover of vol.1 and half upper cover of vol.3 lacking carta rustica, spines of first 3 vol. defective, some soiling and scribblings to covers

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."