Riviera, Cesare della

4to (209 x 155mm.), engraved title-page with the arms of the Gonzaga family, woodcut initials and cartouches, woodcut printer's device above colophon, contemporary vellum with remains of printed Italian shelf label at foot of spine, some deckle edges, inscription at end crossed out, a few small wormholes in spine

"Dom. Rovesta", contemporary inscription at head of first page of text; Caio Mario de Mello Franco, lithographed bookplate

cf. Caillet 2951 (1605 edition)

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."

FIRST EDITION, RARE. The last copy to be offered at auction was in these rooms in 1980, and ICCU lists four copies in Italian libraries. There was an expanded edition printed in Milan in 1605, from which a modern version appeared in 1932, edited by Julius Evola.