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JUVENAL, SATYRAE, VENICE, 1498, OLD CALF-BACKED WOODEN BOARDS
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Satyrae [with commentaries by Antonius Mancinellus, Domitius Calderinus, Georgius Merula and Georgius Valla]. Venice: Johannes Tacuinus, de Tridino, 24 July 1498
folio (308 x 214mm.), 218 leaves (foliated I-CCVI in print on leaves a1-[rum]6), A-B6 a-z8 &8 [con]8 [rum]6, 62 lines of commentary plus headline, roman type, woodcut vignette representing the four commentators at their desk on title page (leaf A1 recto), woodcut initials (3-7 lines), occasional marginal annotations and nota signs by a contemporary reader in brown and red ink, contemporary Italian half brown sheepskin over wooden boards, two catches, some staining, binding worn
Literature
ISTC ij00666000; Sander 3729
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
The woodcut vignette is taken from the block of the edition of 28 January 1494, but the text of the caption has been modified to provide the name of the four commentators, omitting the name of the author.