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Borluyt, Guillaume

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description

  • Borluyt, Guillaume
  • Ghesneden figueren uuyten nieuwen testamente naer tleuene met huerlier bedietsele. Lyon, Jean de Tournes, 1557.
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Petit in-8 (156 x 103 mm). Maroquin vert, décor à l'imitation des reliures du XVIe siècle, encadrement d'un filet à froid et petits fleurons d'angle, large couronne de pampres au centre, dos orné d'un fleuron répété, tranches dorées (Lortic).
Petite restauration au titre touchant une lettre.

Gravures sur bois du Petit Bernard illustrant le Nouveau Testament, dont un titre dans un encadrement de rinceaux gravé et 96 figures (portrait de saint Jean répété) chacune illustrée d'un sixain en flamand. Elles sont accompagnées des sizains de Guillaume Borluyt en flamand. C'est la seule édition donnée par les de Tournes en flamand.



Cartier, De Tournes, 363.

Condition

Petite restauration au titre, sans manque de lettre.
"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.
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