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Lot 174
  • 174

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."

Catalogue Note

A fine large copy of this rare example of early Augsburg printing.