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Bessarion, Johannes, Cardinal
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- In calumniatorem Platonis... Eiusdem correctio librorum Platonis De legibus Georgio Trapezuntium tractatus... De natura & arte adversus eundem Trapezuntium tractatus... Venice: heirs of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, September 1516
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, folio (310 x 204mm.), woodcut Aldine device on each title-page and on final verso (otherwise blank), text in Latin and Greek, crushed dark green morocco armorial gilt by Petit, spine gilt in compartments, edges marbled and gilt, some wormholes in upper cover
Provenance
Giovanni Battista Bandini (1551-1628), his initials "I.B." on title-page, given in 1622 to; Florence, convent of the Theatine regular clerics of San Michele (suppressed in 1785, many books went to the Magliabechiana), library stamps on title-page; MD, circular monogram stamp, indicating that this book was in the Biblioteca Magliabechiana, and sold as a duplicate in 1855; Baron Achille de Seillière (1813-1873), arms on binding of Bibliothèque de Mello, sale, Sotheby's, 29 February 1887, lot 126, £3-5s, to Rimell; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Cataldi Palau 19; Censimento 16 CNCE 5645; Renouard 77/6; Texas 133; UCLA 148
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
A crisp copy. This is a reprint of the 1503 edition, with the addition of Bessarion's translations of the tracts by Aristotle and Theophrastus in the second part.