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Marulic, Marko
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Marulic, Marko
- Bene vivendi instituta typo sanctorum salutariumque doctrinam congesta, littera iam prodem recentiore calcographata, & lima correctionis ferventiori castigata. Basel: (Adam Petri for Lukas and Leonhard Alantsee in Vienna), 1513
- Paper
4to (208 x 161mm.), title printed in red and black within a woodcut border dated 1513 with the monogram VG (Urs Graf), woodcut initials, contemporary and later manuscript text on endpapers, contemporary half blind-tooled calf over wooden boards, two clasps, manuscript fragments in binding, calf slightly rubbed and scraped, joints cracked, spine chipped at head, lacking both straps
Literature
Mendham M114; VD16 M1286
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
Marko Marulic (1450-1524), bishop of Split, was a prominent Croatian humanist and churchman. This treatise of his on Christian living was first published in Venice in 1506. He was also the author of the first "popular" book to be printed in Croatian, a poem on Judith and Holofernes.