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Bible. Latin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- [with the commentary of Hugo de Sancto Caro]. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 23 August 1504
- Paper
6 volumes, folio (347 x 237mm.), woodcut illustrations (some full-page), contemporary binding from the Wiblingen monastery bindery (Kyriss shop 36), blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards with metal corner-pieces, two clasps, manuscript lettering on spines and edges of textblock, leather index tabs (some painted gold or silver), many leaves with deckle edges, contemporary manuscript index on front flyleaves of volume 1, occasional wormholes, occasional light damp-staining, one strap lacking from volume 1, bindings somewhat soiled
Provenance
Benedictine monastery of St Martinus, Wiblingen (dissolved 1806), inscription on title-pages; Ign. F. Horstmann, ink stamp of a signature on title-pages
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 crisp set of this monumental edition of the Bible, still in its original monastic binding. The bindery was active between about 1475 and 1551.