Lot 33
  • 33

Cyprianus, Caecilius

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Cyprianus, Caecilius
  • Epistolae [edited by Johannes Andreae, bishop of Aleria]. Rome: Conradus Sweynheym and Arnoldus Pannartz, [January or February] 1471
  • Paper
Median folio (325 x 218mm.), 184 leaves (of 186, without initial and final blanks), 14 210 38 4-1210 1312 14-1810 1912, 38 lines, roman type, 2- to 7-line initial spaces, early annotations throughout, eighteenth-century speckled calf gilt, spine gilt in compartments, washed and occasional slightly browned, a few small wormholes in text, binding rubbed, joints worn, spine chipped at head, lacking lettering-piece

Provenance

later inscription of a convent at head of first leaf (washed); initials "D.D." in red ink on verso of flyleaf, with shelfmark 2H.4.8 opposite

Literature

Goff C1010; H 5896; BMC iv 12; BSB-Ink C-724; Bod-inc C-502; GW 7883; Mendham C554

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."

Catalogue Note

Editio princeps of the letters of St Cyprian, from the first major press in Italy. This text was quickly reprinted by Vindelinus de Spira later the same year in Venice. The contemporary annotations include enumeration of the letters for ease of reference.