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Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johannes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Geiler von Kaysersberg, Johannes
- Das irrig Schaf [with six other tracts]. (Strassburg: Matthias Schürer, 1510)
- Paper
4to (200 x 140mm.), woodcut illustration on each title-page, contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards by the binder Zu Urach (Kyriss 169) in Freiburg im Breisgau (active 1478-1511), lettered in ink on upper cover, single clasp, a few small wormholes towards end, lacking strap, spine chipped at head and foot
Literature
Proctor 10185; VD16 G764
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
FIRST EDITION of this collection of Geiler's moral tales, including the earliest illustrated appearance in print of Cinderella, "Der eschen Grüdel". Geiler was a popular Strassburg preacher of the pre-Reformation era and this volume was published around the time of his death, March 1510.