- 500
Manual, Use of Sarum.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Manuale ad vsum per celebris ecclesie Sarisburiensis. [J. Kingston and H. Sutton], 1554
- paper
4to (219 x 154mm.), printed in red and black, title within woodcut border (McKerrow and Ferguson 16154), music, woodcut of crucifixion in the text, woodcut initials, ownership signature of the collector Thomas Baker on title page with his notes on rear endpaper, later calf gilt, all edges gilt, upper cover detached, spine defective, title mounted, final leaf repaired, penultimate leaf possibly from another copy, a few burn-holes
Provenance
The Church of England clergyman, scholar and collector Thomas Baker (1656--1740) [see lot 487], with his ownership signature "Tho: Baker Coll: Jo: Socius ejectus" on title page and his notes on this edition in ink at the end; the bibliographer and printseller William Herbert (1718--1795), his ownership signature dated 1769 on the same page
Herbert's large collection of several thousand books including manuscripts, incunabula and contemporary works was sold by his nephew in three sales between 1796 and 1798.
Literature
STC 16154; Mendham R421; Korsten, A Catalogue of the Library of Thomas Baker 426
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"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
A rare survival. One of a few editions of the Sarum Rite as reintroduced and published in Mary's reign (from 1553), and promulgated throughout England, before again being replaced by the Book of Common Prayer after Elizabeth I came to the throne in 1558.