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Melanchthon, Philipp
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Description
- Melanchthon, Philipp
- Epistola de theologica disputatione Lipsica. Excusatio Eckii ad eandem. [?Augsburg, 1519], 6ff., woodcut initials, headlines slightly shaved
- Paper
Leo X, Pope. Bulla apostolica contra errores Martini Lutheri & sequacium. (Antwerp: Willem Vorsterman, [1520]), 8ff., title within woodcut border, [NK 1342], cut close at head
2 works in one volume, 4to (175 x 127mm.), eighteenth-century cat's-paw calf, red edges, extremities slightly rubbed, spine and upper joint worn
2 works in one volume, 4to (175 x 127mm.), eighteenth-century cat's-paw calf, red edges, extremities slightly rubbed, spine and upper joint worn
Provenance
R.R. Mendham, Sutton Coldfield, inscription on flyleaf and notes regarding the bull
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 edition of Melanchthon's letter with Eck's response has not been found in VD16, though there are several other contemporary editions listed; M3207 was printed in Basel by Froben in 1519. Eck was a vigorous opponent of Luther, and his Leipzig disputation of June-July 1519, between himself and Luther's supporter Andreas Karlstadt, covered free will, grace, the sale of indulgences and papal authority.
Leo X's bull condemning Luther and his followers was first published in Rome by Mazzocchi in 1520 (Censimento 16 CNCE 40438). This is a reprint of that edition, probably from the same year.