Lot 23
  • 23

Pontifical.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pontificale romanum ad omnes pontificias ceremonias... accommodatum. Venice: Luca-Antonio Giunta, 1572
  • Paper
Folio (360 x 238mm.), double column, title and text printed in red and black, printer's device on title and last leaf, typeset musical notation, woodcuts, contemporary Venetian red morocco gilt, central gilt-stamped figure of Christ with inscription at foot on upper cover, lower cover with small central plaque of Lyonese strapwork, edges gilt, title slightly soiled, browning, rebacked with original compartments laid down, joints worn, edges and corners worn

Provenance

Michael Tomkinson, 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."