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[Gutenberg Bible]
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Die zweiundvierzigzeilige Bibel [facsimile]. Munich: Idion, 1977-1979
- Paper
2 volumes, large folio (435 x 307mm.), copy number 9 of an edition of 895 copies, blind-stamped calf binding over wooden boards with 5 bosses on each cover
together with a volume of commentary, edited by Wieland Schmidt and Friedrich Adolf Schmidt-Künsemüller, folio, original cream cloth, card slipcase; together 3 volumes
together with a volume of commentary, edited by Wieland Schmidt and Friedrich Adolf Schmidt-Künsemüller, folio, original cream cloth, card slipcase; together 3 volumes
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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 finely-produced facsimile of the Berlin Staatsbibliothek copy, with a binding in imitation of the contemporary Erfurt binding on the Fulda copy.