Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

About the Item

These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book contains text, margin commentary and pictorial illustration to the fronts pages. All but one is from the same library with like beautifully embossed bindings and like blue colored paper borders. These three had at one point clasp binders now gone or in a damaged state. The final book is vellum bound but not in embossed covers and spines. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1750
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Hudson, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU811310462641