- 124
Giuntini, Francesco
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Speculum astrologiae, quod attinet ad iudiciarum rationem nativitatum atque annuarum revolutionum: cum nonnullis approbatis Astrologorum sententiis. Lyon: Filippo Tinghi (Pierre Roussin), 1573
- Paper
4to (237 x 165mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut portrait of the author on *6v, woodcut initials, woodcut arms of France at end of text, nineteenth-century half calf, flat spine gilt, red edges, title-page repaired at foredge, *4 repaired at head, a few wormholes (particularly at end), joints cracked
Literature
Houzeau & Lancaster 4917; Ricciardi i, 609
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
FIRST EDITION. The Florentine Giuntini (1523-1590) dedicated this work on anniversary horoscopes to Catherine de' Medici. He includes a calendar of dates with the birthdays of famous people from history and somewhat less famous contemporaries.
Tinghi was related to the Giunti publishers of Florence (hence the similarity of their respective devices). After his death in 1580, his will was disputed by his family and Giuntini was called to give evidence.