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Cassiodorus, Magnus Aurelius
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cassiodorus, Magnus Aurelius
- Historia ecclesiastica tripartita. Augsburg: Johann Schuessler, c.5 February 1472
- Paper
first edition, Chancery folio (311 x 204mm.), 193 leaves (of 195, without two final blank leaves), [112 2-910 106 1110 (+10*) 12-1910 206], gothic type, capital spaces, some initials supplied in red, title in an early hand on first (blank) leaf, some signatures supplied in an early hand at foot of gutter, nineteenth-century calf by J. Mackenzie & Son, one small wormhole in last quire, binding slight worn at extremities
Provenance
Frater Caspar Holgl (?), inscription dated 1473 (?) on [v]4r
Literature
Goff C237; HC 4573*; BMC ii 329; Bod-inc C-106; GW 6164
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
A fine large copy of this rare example of early Augsburg printing.