- 109
Francis Xavier, Saint--Torsellini, Orazio.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- De vita Francisci Xaverii qui primus e Societate Iesu in Indiam & Iaponiam euangelium inuexit libri sex... Quibus accesserunt eiusdem Xaverii Epistolarum libri quatuor. Rome: Aloysius Zannetti, 1596, two parts, first edition, portrait (repeated in the second part), woodcut Jesuit device on each title-page [Censimento 16 CNCE 38914]
- Paper
Schott, Andreas. De vita Francisci Borgiae ... libri quattuor. Rome: Aloysius Zannetti, 1596, first edition, portrait [Censimento 16 CNCE 38869]
2 works in one volume, 4to (220 x 152mm.), contemporary vellum with coat of arms blind stamped on both covers, inkstamp of Lorenzo Valentini, repairs to title, Schott lacking 2 leaves of index, some browning and spotting, joints cracked, binding slighty worn
2 works in one volume, 4to (220 x 152mm.), contemporary vellum with coat of arms blind stamped on both covers, inkstamp of Lorenzo Valentini, repairs to title, Schott lacking 2 leaves of index, some browning and spotting, joints cracked, binding slighty worn
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 collected edition of Saint Francis Xavier's letters, translated by Torsellini from the original Spanish into Latin. The accompanying edition of the Life is the first to include an account of Francis Xavier's missionary activities in China and Japan. Rare.