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Missale ad usum Cisterciensis ordinis.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paris: in intersigniis Lilii aurei [Girault], Pellicani [Petit] Leonis argentei [de Marnef] necnon Cratis ferree [Prevost], 1529
- Paper, leather binding
8vo (181 x 117mm.), printed in red and black throughout, woodcut illustrations (two full-page), woodcut initials, some printed music, nineteenth-century burgundy morocco by Lortic, central arms of Victor Masséna gilt, spine gilt in compartments with VM monogram, edges marbled and gilt, gilt turn-ins
Provenance
Victor Masséna, prince d'Essling, arms on binding; C.N. Radoulesco, morocco book-label
Literature
Adams L1231; Moreau III, 1529:1858; Weale-Bohatta 1765
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
This work was issued with different printers' devices on the title-page; the copy in Keble College, Oxford, has de Marnef's device and Adams specifies the device of Girault. This copy, however, has a woodcut of the Last Supper on the title-page.