Lot 42
  • 42

Brontius, Nicolaus.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Libellus de utilitate et harmonia artium tum futuro iurisconsulto, tum liberalium disciplina. Antwerp: Simon Cock, 1541
Libellus compendiariam tum virtutis adipiscendae tum literarum parandarum rationem perdocens. Antwerp: S. Cock, 1541



2 works in one volume, 8vo (143 x 88mm.), large woodcut on title-pages, italic letter, woodcut illustrations and initials, large woodcut coat-of-arms at the end of each work, nineteenth-century green straight-grained morocco, gilt edges, some underlining of text in second work, a few small wormholes in both works, binding slightly rubbed at edges and corners

Provenance

Robert Kirk, bookplate; John M. Cray, bookplate

Literature

Belgica Typographica 1541-1600 423 & 422

Condition


"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

Brontius was a native of Douai. Both these two works contain emblems, accompanied by Latin verse and a short article.