Theophrastus

2 volumes in one (the second being the Latin translation by A. Turnèbe), 4to (208 x 163mm.), FIRST EDITION, gilt lettering to spine, eighteenth-century calf-backed boards, some browning and few small marks to title, binding worn but sound

Dr Askew, sale, Baker and Leigh, 4 March 1775, lot 3145 (manuscript auction label to upper cover), 4s 6d, to; Michael Wodhull, sale, Sotheby's, January 1886, lot 2555, 10s; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamp on front free endpaper

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."

A good copy with a superb eighteenth-century provenance.