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BIBLE, GOSPELS IN ARMENIAN, VENICE, 1685, CONTEMPORARY ARMENIAN-STYLE BINDING
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Girg Srbo Avetaranin Tyarn mero yev Prkchin Hisusi Qristosi [The books of the Gospels of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ]. Venice: Michelangelo Barboni for Voskan Agulets'i, 1685
4to (180 x 133mm.), a-b4 A-3H4, title within woodcut border, woodcut initials and headpieces, woodcut illustration at start of each Gospel, contemporary Armenian-style binding of blind-tooled calf over thin wooden boards, rounded metal crosses on covers (upper cover with coloured glass roundels inset), oval stamped metal corner-pieces on upper cover, two replacement long straps, binding sewn without sewing supports, with extended headbands and with the page edges aligned with the board edges, a page of contemporary manuscript in Armenian at front, some soiling and damp-staining (particularly towards end), small marginal rust-hole in Ee1, some leaves becoming loose, spine repaired at head and foot, lacking a third long strap across the centre of the book, 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."
"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
Barboni's printing in Armenian lasted from 1680 to 1690, comprising gospels, psalters and other liturgical and devotional works. ICCU records one copy, at the Mekhitarist library on San Lazzaro, Venice.