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Bible, Latin.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Biblia latina. Venice: Octavianus Scotus, 31 May 1480
- Paper
4to (202 x 143mm.), 419 leaves (without first blank and final 38 leaves, "Interpretationes hebraicorum nominum", b5-b6 lacking but supplied in a contemporary hand), 52 lines, double column, gothic type, 3- to 5-line initial spaces, initials supplied in red and blue, one initial in red and gold on a blue background, "au plaisir de dieu" in red on gold banner at foot of first page, marginal annotations in several early hands, old mottled vellum, gilt arms on upper cover, browning, slight dampstaining, wormhole in last 5 leaves, covers rubbed, corners and joints worn
Literature
HC 3080*; GW 4245; BMC V 276; Goff B570; Bod-inc B-279; ISTC ib00570000
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."