- 17
Gerson, Jean.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- De mediatione cordis. De oratione et valore eius; Expositio super psalmos poenitentiales. [Cologne: Ulrich Zel, about 1470]
- Paper
chancery 4to (213 x 140mm.), 55 leaves (of 56, without final blank), 27 lines, gothic type, initial spaces, rubricated: initials and paragraph marks in red, blind-stamped pigskin in period style, metal bosses, cornerpieces and clasps, collector's clamshell box with embossed leather label ("MFD") at centre
Provenance
F.D. de Saint Ouën, bookplate; M.F. Dumur, bookplate
Literature
HC*7628; GW 10767; Goff G231; BMC i 184; Bod-inc G-113; Voulliéme (Köln) 493; ISTC ig00231000
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 and only separate edition of the De meditatione cordis. It was included as an adjunct in many later editions of Imitatio Christi. The final tract, on the Penitential Psalms, is in fact by Pierre d'Ailly.