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Bible in Latin
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
Apocalypse, 11-14, single leaf [recto incipit:] prophetiae illorum et potestate[m] habe[n]t sup[er] aquas/ ... [Verso explicit:] ... angelus exivit de templo quod est in caelo/]. Mainz: Johann Fust and Peter Schoeffer, 14 August 1462
Printed on vellum, folio (15 x 11 1/2 in.; 381 x 292 mm). Single leaf from vol. II fo. 236 (24/4), two 2-line chapter initials and numerals printed in red, headline in alternating red and blue letters, Gothic type 5:118, 2 columns, 48 lines; apparently recovered from the pastedown of a binding, slit in outer column affecting 17 lines without loss, verso somewhat browned and stained, fore-margin mended, blue initial supplied by rubricator has been washed away.
Printed on vellum, folio (15 x 11 1/2 in.; 381 x 292 mm). Single leaf from vol. II fo. 236 (24/4), two 2-line chapter initials and numerals printed in red, headline in alternating red and blue letters, Gothic type 5:118, 2 columns, 48 lines; apparently recovered from the pastedown of a binding, slit in outer column affecting 17 lines without loss, verso somewhat browned and stained, fore-margin mended, blue initial supplied by rubricator has been washed away.
Literature
H3050, GW 4204, BMC I,22; Goff B-529
Condition
Apocalypse, 11-14, single leaf [recto incipit:] prophetiae illorum et potestate[m] habe[n]t sup[er] aquas/ ... [Verso explicit:] ... angelus exivit de templo quod est in caelo/]. Mainz: Johann Fust and Peter Schoeffer, 14 August 1462
Printed on vellum, folio (15 x 11 1/2 in.; 381 x 292 mm). Single leaf from vol. II fo. 236 (24/4), two 2-line chapter initials and numerals printed in red, headline in alternating red and blue letters, Gothic type 5:118, 2 columns, 48 lines; apparently recovered from the pastedown of a binding, slit in outer column affecting 17 lines without loss, verso somewhat browned and stained, fore-margin mended, blue initial supplied by rubricator has been washed away.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A monument of early printing from the fourth edition of the Vulgate Bible, preceded only by the 42-line Gutenberg Bible, the 36-line Pfister Bible and the 49-line Mentelin Bible.