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Platina [Bartholomaeus Sacchi].
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Vitae pontificum. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 11 August 1481
- Paper
Chancery folio (282 x 190mm.), [a10 b-r6 s8 t6 v8], 128 leaves, double column, 55 lines, gothic letter, 3- to 4-line initials supplied in red, 19th century vellum, early annotations in red and black ink, occasional light damp-staining or foxing, boards slightly warped
Provenance
Rev. W. Shepherd, engraved bookplate; John Rowden Freme, armorial bookplate; Richard Caton of Liverpool, armorial bookplate
Literature
Goff P769; HC 13047; BMC ii 420; Bod-inc P343; GW M33881
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
There is a note on the first leaf stating that on 25 May 1558, Magister Benedictus Episcopius Aldenburgensis died at the age of 88.