- 4361
Bibliander, Theodorus (c. 1504-1564).
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Description
- De ratione communi omnium linguarum & literarum commentarius. Zurich: Christoph Froschauer, 1548
4to (231 x 148mm.), [8], 235, [1 (blank)] pp., illustration: woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, binding: contemporary vellum, occasional light damp-staining, boards a little warped
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
first edition of Bibliander's philological treatise on the common origins of languages. Bibliander, a Swiss theologian and polyglot scholar, was the first translator of the Koran into Latin. This work includes the Lord's Prayer and other biblical texts in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Chaldaean, Armenian, German, Icelandic, English, Polish, Croatian, Ethiopic, French and Spanish.