Lot 175
  • 175

TRIODION, LVIV, 1664, CONTEMPORARY STAMPED CALF

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Lviv: Bratstvo, Michail Slezka, 12 October 1664
  • Paper
folio (287 x 171mm.), text in Church Slavonic, printed in red and black, title within a woodcut border, woodcut armorial on verso of title-page, woodcut initials, headpieces and illustrations, a few early annotations, contemporary calf over wooden boards with gilt panel stamps on upper cover, central stamp of the Crucifixion, two clasps, painted edges, numerous small marginal tears and repairs, a few candle wax stains and some finger soiling at corners, SS2, TT2 and TsTs6 with repairs obscuring a few words, ChCh2 damaged with loss, rebacked with new pastedowns, gilding faded, binding slightly rubbed

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."

Catalogue Note

A copy of the Lenten Triodion, produced by Michail Slezka (died 1667), the printer for the Lviv Dormition Brotherhood (Bratstvo) in the mid-seventeenth century.