- 57
Signot, Jacques
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La totale et vraie description de tous les passaiges, lieux & destroictz par lesquelles on peut passer & entrer des Gaules es Italie. Paris: Toussaint Denis, 1518, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials
- Paper
[MURNER, Thomas] De quattuor heresiarchis ordinis Predicatorum de Observantia nuncupatorum, apud Suitenses in civitate Bernensi combustis, Anno Christi MDIX. [Basel: P. Gengenbach, 1520], woodcut of the four men on title-page, woodcut of a teacher with four pupils on last leaf, text at foot of title-page slightly damaged, cut close, last leaf slightly soiled and rubbed
2 works in one volume, 4to (185 x 134mm.), later vellum, bibliographical notes in ink by Mendham opposite first title-page, small tear to spine, lacking both pairs of ties
2 works in one volume, 4to (185 x 134mm.), later vellum, bibliographical notes in ink by Mendham opposite first title-page, small tear to spine, lacking both pairs of ties
Provenance
Jesuit College of Tournai, inscription on both title-pages
Literature
1st work: Fairfax Murray, French 512; Mendham S204; Moureau 1948; cf. Adams 1095 (1515 edition); 2nd work: Mendham D68; VD16 M7055
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
The tract by Murner relates the story of Johann Jetzer, a Dominican monk in Bern, who claimed to receive visions relating to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a topic of fierce debate between Dominicans and Franciscans at this time, which supported the Dominican position. When Jetzer's fraud was discovered, he put the blame squarely on his religious superiors and named four monks as the main culprits, who were subsequently tortured until they confessed and then burned at the stake.
Signot's tract, first published in 1515 with a woodcut map of Italy, describes the route over the Alps from France to Italy. It contains a listing of bishoprics and religious houses together with their taxable value.