- 155
Pindar
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Odes] Ολυμπια, Πυθια, Νεμεα, Ισθμια. Callimachus, Υμνοι [and other works]. (Venice): Aldus (in the house of Aldus and Andrea Torresani, January 1513)
- Paper
8vo (148 x 95mm.), text in Greek, woodcut Aldine device on title-page, without final blank leaf, annotations in Greek, early nineteenth-century calf, gilt edges, slight foxing at beginning, flyleaves detached, spine defective, upper cover detached
Provenance
monogram ΦΚ dated February 1514, inscription on flyleaf with Greek verses written in three different hands; Ex libris Caroli Scarellae, inscription on verso of flyleaf
Literature
Aldo Manuzio tipografo 110; Censimento 16 CNCE 37448; Renouard 64/9; Texas 105; UCLA 108
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
EDITIO PRINCEPS, dedicated to Aldus' friend Andrea Navagero, and a respected edition of a difficult text.