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Cologne liturgical volume
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A composite volume of liturgical texts for Cologne in a contemporary binding, comprising:
- Paper
Ordinarius missarum secundum maiorem ecclesiam Colon[iensem]. (Cologne: Hermann Bumgart, May 1505), A-X4 [VD16 ZV 16613, one copy only in BSB Munich; copy in British Library]
Missale itinerantium seu misse peculiares valde devote. (Cologne: Retro minores [Martinus de Werdena], 1503), small woodcut of the Crucifixion, lacking final (blank?) leaf, [Proctor 10504; Weale 465; this edition not in VD16]
Andreas de Escobar. Confessio generalis optima et compendiosa. (Paris: Pierre le Dru for Jean Petit, 13 March 1502), [not in Moreau; copy in Châlons]
Rolewinck, Werner. Formula vivendi Sacerdotum canonicorum sive vicariorum secularium. (Cologne: Martinus de Werdena, 1504), woodcut of the Virgin and Child with St Anne on title-page and final verso, A-E4, [VD16 R2954], a few leaves slightly torn without loss
Fragment of an early sixteenth-century liturgical text, quires G-H8 only
Fragment of an early sixteenth-century liturgical text, leaves f10-g10 only
6 works in one volume, 8vo (131 x 88mm.), contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards, binding very worn, upper board cracked in half, lacking both clasps; sold not subject to return
Missale itinerantium seu misse peculiares valde devote. (Cologne: Retro minores [Martinus de Werdena], 1503), small woodcut of the Crucifixion, lacking final (blank?) leaf, [Proctor 10504; Weale 465; this edition not in VD16]
Andreas de Escobar. Confessio generalis optima et compendiosa. (Paris: Pierre le Dru for Jean Petit, 13 March 1502), [not in Moreau; copy in Châlons]
Rolewinck, Werner. Formula vivendi Sacerdotum canonicorum sive vicariorum secularium. (Cologne: Martinus de Werdena, 1504), woodcut of the Virgin and Child with St Anne on title-page and final verso, A-E4, [VD16 R2954], a few leaves slightly torn without loss
Fragment of an early sixteenth-century liturgical text, quires G-H8 only
Fragment of an early sixteenth-century liturgical text, leaves f10-g10 only
6 works in one volume, 8vo (131 x 88mm.), contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards, binding very worn, upper board cracked in half, lacking both clasps; sold not subject to return
Provenance
Georgius Helwigh Affelensis, inscription on inside front cover dated March 1636; Christianus Peschert, inscription dated March 1640
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."