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Apuleius, Lucius
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Apuleius, Lucius
- Metamorphoseos, sive lusus Asini libri XI [and other works]. (Venice): Aldus, (May 1521)
- Paper
8vo (153 x 90mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and a different one on final verso, text in italics and in Greek, modern crushed brown morocco by Canape, blind tooled in period style and lettered in gilt on spine, gilt edges, small repair to title-page affecting foot of anchor
Literature
Cataldi Palau 67; Censimento 16 CNCE 2231; Renouard 91/8; Texas 179; UCLA 202
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
This is the first Aldine edition of Apuleius, which also contains the editio princeps of Alcinous's commentary on Plato. This title-page has the corrected text "Episcopi Tropiensis".