- 4345
Barbara, Saint.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Amant ez dezrou buhez Sante Barbe dre rym, euel maz custumer he hoary en goelet breiz. St Malo: P. Marcigay, 1608
12mo (136 x 75mm.), ff. [87], illustration: woodcut illustration of the Virgin and Child on title-page, woodcut initial and headpiece, binding: later calf, flat spine gilt, lacking final leaf (blank?), a few leaves shaved at head, extremities slightly rubbed
Literature
cf. Rép. bibl. xviie. siècle, St Malo 5bis (A Man es dezrou an Passion... P. Marcigay, 1609)
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
an unrecorded edition of this Breton verse tragedy, The Mystery of St Barbara, previously printed in Paris in 1557 (IA 112.832).