Macrobius
Opera. Leyde, 1670.
In-8 (191 x 113 mm). Maroquin chaudron, large décor doré et mosaïqué avec quelques variantes sur chacun des plats, dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés, tranches dorées (C. Lewis et inscription autographe 'Refecit E.S. Aurifex'). Emboîtage moderne, étiquette "Bibliophilia Bern".Marges parfois jaunies et quelques rares rousseurs. Dos passé.
Charmante reliure pastiche de C. Lewis pour Edward Sullivan propriétaire de l'exemplaire qui s'est chargé lui-même de la dorure.
Sir Edward Sullivan (1852-1928), fils d'un chancelier d'Irlande, s'est distingué en tant que collectionneur, historien de la reliure et relieur amateur. Après avoir fait appel à un relieur professionnel, il dorait lui-même les livres de sa bibliothèque qu'il signait "E.S. Aurifex". Condition reportMarges parfois jaunies et quelques rares rousseurs. Dos passé.
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceSir Edward Sullivan (ex-libris armorié ; Sotheby’s, 19 mai-5 juin 1890, lot 4119).
Acheté chez Maggs Bros. en 1976.LiteratureDavis Gift, 267-270.
STCN 832522376.
Macrobius
Opera. Leyde, 1670.
In-8 (191 x 113 mm). Maroquin chaudron, large décor doré et mosaïqué avec quelques variantes sur chacun des plats, dos à nerfs orné de fers dorés, tranches dorées (C. Lewis et inscription autographe 'Refecit E.S. Aurifex'). Emboîtage moderne, étiquette "Bibliophilia Bern".Marges parfois jaunies et quelques rares rousseurs. Dos passé.
Charmante reliure pastiche de C. Lewis pour Edward Sullivan propriétaire de l'exemplaire qui s'est chargé lui-même de la dorure.
Sir Edward Sullivan (1852-1928), fils d'un chancelier d'Irlande, s'est distingué en tant que collectionneur, historien de la reliure et relieur amateur. Après avoir fait appel à un relieur professionnel, il dorait lui-même les livres de sa bibliothèque qu'il signait "E.S. Aurifex". Condition reportMarges parfois jaunies et quelques rares rousseurs. Dos passé.
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceSir Edward Sullivan (ex-libris armorié ; Sotheby’s, 19 mai-5 juin 1890, lot 4119).
Acheté chez Maggs Bros. en 1976.LiteratureDavis Gift, 267-270.
STCN 832522376.
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