- 4418
Creighton, Robert (1593-1672).
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Vera historia unionis non verae inter Graecos et Latinos: sive concilii Florentini exactissima narratio. The Hague: Adriaen Vlacq, 1660
folio (286 x 172mm.), [70], 351, [1], 40, [8]pp., title-page printed in red and black, parallel Greek and Latin text, illustration: woodcut initial and headpiece, binding: contemporary calf, gilt stamp to both covers with the arms of Rachel Bourchier, dowager countess of Bath, spine gilt in compartments, brown morocco lettering-piece, few closed tears, binding rubbed
Provenance
Emmanuel College Cambridge, purchased in 1671 as part of the gift of Rachel Bourchier, dowager countess of Bath (1613-1680), gilt stamp on covers and bookplate
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
Creighton's edition contains an introduction to and Latin translation of Sylvester Syropulus's first hand account of the Council of Ferrara-Florence (1438-1445), an extended attempt to unite the Roman and Greek churches.