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Breviarium romanum
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Ex sacra potissimum scriptura, & probatis sanctorum historiis nuper confectum, ac denuo per eundem auctorem accuratius recognitum. (Venice: heirs of Lucantonio Giunta, May) 1540
- Paper
4to (138 x 100mm.), printed in red and black throughout, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut illustrations and borders, woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device in red beneath colophon, later vellum lettered on spine "Quignonii Breviarium 1540", manuscript note opposite title-page re preface and note on title-page about Cardinal Quiñone's approbation given 3 July 1536, title-page cut out and laid down, lacking final blank leaf
Provenance
I.I.A.D.B., ink stamp on inside front cover; The Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Bohatta 137 (listing 3 copies); Essling 1027; Mendham R362; this edition not in Censimento 16
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
Cardinal Francisco de Quiñone's reformed version of the breviary was first published in Venice in 1535 (Essling 1020). It was this version of the Roman breviary that influenced Cranmer in his revision of the liturgy for the new Church of England which resulted in the Book of Common Prayer.
Mendham himself commented on this breviary, that it was "too pure and Christian to satisfy the doctors of Trent" (Life and Pontificate of Saint Pius the Fifth, p. 98). It was superseded by the Tridentine Breviary, issued by Pius V and published in 1568.