$4,613
Machiavelli, Niccolo (1469-1527) The Florentine Historie, First English Edition. London: by T[homas] C[reede] for VV[illiam] P[onsonby], 1595. Folio, first edition in English, title within ornamental woodcut border, marginal manuscript notes (slightly trimmed), bound in later full vellum over boards, Stirling Maxwell bookplate inside front board, 1958 receipt from Lathrop Harper inserted, 10 3/4 x 7 1/8 in. Estimate $1,500-2,000 A-T6, V3 (the final leaf, V4, is a blank, and a blank is present in this copy, but it is unclear whether the blank in this copy is the original integral blank or another supplied by the binder.) The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
