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Berchorius, Petrus
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Berchorius, Petrus
- Liber Bibliae moralis. Deventer: Richard Pafraet, 1477
- Paper
Chancery folio (284 x 208mm.), 467 leaves (of 468, without final blank), A10 B10 C-E8 a-z10 aa-hh10 ii12 A-H10 I6 K-L8, double column, 42 lines, gothic type, explicit and colophon printed in red, 7- to 9-line decorative initials in blue, green and red with marginal extensions, 2- to 7-line initials in red, rubricated in red, early manuscript headlines (some cropped), old calf in period style over probably original wooden boards, two clasps, some edges uncut, binding slightly rubbed, upper joint cracking, lacking both straps
Provenance
"Pertinet Fribz---" [Freiburg?], contemporary inscription (partly erased), and two other erased early inscriptions on flyleaf; Extract from a French sale catalogue pasted to inside front cover, with a manuscript bibliographic note in French on verso of flyleaf; price £15.15.0 in pencil on flyleaf
Literature
Goff B338; HC 2796; BMC ix 112; GW 3864
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
The first dated book printed in Deventer, produced by that town's first printer.