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Paulus, Hieronymus
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Paulus, Hieronymus
- Practica cancellariae apostolicae [preceded by the Provinciale omnium ecclesiarum]. [Rome: Johann Besicken and Sigismundus Mayer, not before 11 August 1493]
- Paper
Chancery 4to (200 x 130mm.), 140 leaves (of 144), a-r8 s [t]4, 37 lines, gothic type, 5- and 6-line initial spaces with printed guides, modern red morocco by the Cockerell Bindery, with a note pasted to the lower inside cover dated 1986 with details of the previous binding and a sample of it, modern buckram folding box, early annotations in several hands (some cropped at foredge), pencil note by Mendham on old front endpaper regarding the imprint, lacking 4 final leaves found in some copies (containing colophon), small paper flaw in g1 just touching a letter, occasional light foxing
Provenance
Jesuits of Rome, Domus professorum, inscription at head of a2; Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Goff P161; HC 12524; BMC iv 139; Bod-inc P-070; GW M30181
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
This work was previously bound with a papal bull regarding benefices, according to the manuscript list of contents on the initial blank a1.