Spine
Most of the spine covering is lost. Raised bands, sewing and the text block are exposed.
Chosen · Described · Sold with care
The Reserve · FM 0004
Q. Horatius FlaccusScholiis sive notis illustratus a Joanne Bond
A small Latin Horace with John Bond’s commentary, preserved in a striking but severely damaged gilt leather binding.
- Imprint
- Amsterdam, Hendrik Wetstein, undated [1676–1727; c. 1700]
- Format
- Small duodecimo · 14.4 × 9 × 2.3 cm
- Pagination
- 285 pages; FINIS present
- Decoration
- Engraved frontispiece · worn gilt allegorical or military device
Price
CHF 95Status
Available as is · fragile bookThe book must not be opened flat. Viewing is recommended before purchase.
Request this fragile bookBibliographical description
A modest classical text with an arresting material history.
The engraved frontispiece serves as the title. The final numbered page and FINIS are present, together with old ownership notes and marginal annotations.
The large gilt figure on the boards is described cautiously as an allegorical or military trophy; it has not been identified as a coat of arms or prize binding.
The copy in detail
A faithful presentation of the object.
The main view has been isolated on an ivory background for a consistent presentation. The unedited documentary photographs remain the reference for the text, condition, defects and structure.
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The original views show the item exactly as photographed, including hands used to support certain leaves.
Condition and checks
The damage is substantial and integral to the description.
Boards
Leather rubbed, cracked and stained; gilt devices heavily worn; joints vulnerable.
Paper
Browned and spotted in places, with old handwritten annotations. Handle only with support.
FOLIA MUNDI · Documented expertise
An evocative but extremely fragile classical volume.
It is sold in its present condition, with documentary images forming part of the description.
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