folio (440 x 290mm.), text in Greek and Italian, engraved headpiece, contemporary straight-grained red morocco elaborately gilt by Kalthoeber, with his orange ticket, central arms gilt of Henry Pelham, 4th duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme (stamp 4), marbled and gilt edges, in a red cloth folding case

Henry Pelham (1785-1851), 4th duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, arms on binding; Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, armorial morocco booklabel; price £12-12s in pencil on flyleaf; Rev. Dr Harris E. Kirk of Baltimore, sale, Parke-Bernet, 23 November 1954, lot 205 ("A superb example of Kalthoeber binding")

Brooks 440

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."

AN EXQUISITE BOOK, beautifully printed and beautifully bound.