Lot 145
  • 145

Trithemius, Dozol, Bernard of Clairvaux and St Bonaventure

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A volume of uncommon tracts printed in Paris, c. 1501-1506, comprising:
  • Paper
DOZOL, Laurent. Tractatus corporis Christi. (Paris: Jean Lambert), [c. 1506], woodcut printer's device on title-page, [Moreau 1506/55]
BERNARD of Clairvaux. De consideratione. [Paris: Etienne Jehannot for] Denis Roce, [after 1500], 59 leaves (of 60, without final blank), a-g8 h4, 31 lines, woodcut printer's device on title-page, [Goff B372; BMC viii 199; GW 3920; not in IA or Moreau]
TRITHEMIUS, Johannes. De proprietate monachorum. [Paris]: Denis Roce, [c. 1505], woodcut printer's device on title-page, [Moreau 1505/185]
BONAVENTURA, Sanctus. De castitate et munditia sacerdotum. [Paris: Denis Roce, c. 1501], [GW 4713; not in IA or Moreau], lacking title-page with device and final blank leaf

4 works in one volume, 8vo (124 x 85mm.), nineteenth-century calf in period style, spine gilt in compartments, binding rubbed, boards detached

Provenance

W.P. Turnbull, bookplate with crest

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.
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