Lot 59
  • 59

Taxae cancellariae apostolicae

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • [Rome: Eucharius Silber, c. 1500]
  • Paper
Chancery 4to (200 x 140mm.), 12 leaves (of 18), 1-36, gothic type, 33 lines, modern tan morocco-backed marbled boards with morocco lettering-piece on upper cover, lacking final six leaves (with pencil note at end, "Caetera desunt"), a few small wormholes

Provenance

Law Society, armorial bookplate

Literature

H 15355; IGI 9379; BSB-Ink T-70; GW M45268; Mendham R170. There are four other copies listed by ISTC.

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

This copy was previously bound with Alexander VI's Regulae, ordinationes et constitutiones cancellarie (Rome: Eucharius Silber, 1499; H 637; Mendham R157).