- 106
Bible. French
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- La saincte Bible françoise selon la vulgaire Latine reveuë par le commandement du Pape Sixte V et imprimée de l'authorité de Clement VIII (Moyens pour discerner les bibles francoises catholiques d'avec les huguenotes... par M. Pierre Frizon). Paris: Jean Richer and Pierre Chevalier, 1621
- Paper
4 parts in one volume, folio (405 x 268mm.), additional engraved title-page, engraved illustrations including a map, woodcut initials, eighteenth-century French red morocco gilt with the arms of Louis XV, spine gilt in compartments with a central bird tool, gilt edges, extract from a catalogue pasted to rear flyleaf, ink stain along foredge towards end, binding somewhat rubbed, royal arms possibly replacing an earlier armorial
Provenance
V.C.E.R.A., stamp on verso of flyleaf with motto "Nunc nox mox lux"; M.J.B. Jungmann, label on inside front cover
Literature
Darlow & Moule 3745
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."