- 17
Bible. Latin
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bibliorum opus integrum [edited by Erasmus]. Basel: (Thomas Wolff), 1522
- Paper
4to (210 x 151mm.), [8], 374ff. only (of 770) containing the Old Testament up to Psalms, title within woodcut border, woodcut initials and headpieces, contemporary Cambridge binding by Nicholas Spierinck, wide roll-tooled border (Oldham AN.f (2) 562) with small central panel made of quatrefoils (Oldham DI.a (2) 604), rebacked retaining part of original spine, early printer's waste used as board liners, vellum manuscript pastedowns (now lifted) from an Italian manuscript c. 1300, lettered horizontally along foredge "PRIMA. P.B.", early manuscript verse numbering in Genesis, a few early manuscript annotations, rebacked, binding slightly rubbed with a few repairs to edges
Provenance
Edward Haselhurst (son of Roger) baptised 3 August 1615, born in Sutton in the parish of Drayton-in-Hales in the county of Shropshire, 27 July 1615, inscription dated 1641; Josh. Winter, Derby, 10 March 1737/8, inscriptions on title-page
The Rev. Joshua Winter can be connected with the early days of the Derby Philosophical Society, founded by Erasmus Darwin in 1783.
Literature
VD16 B2586
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where approproate
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Oldham records that these tools were used together on bindings from 1502 to 1528, which makes this a strictly contemporary binding.