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Theodosius II
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Codicis Theodosiani libri xvi. Qiubus [sic] sunt ipsorum principum autoritate adiectae novellae... Hiis nos adiecimus ex vetustissimis Bibliothecis, eo quod ad ius civile pertinerent... [edited by Johannes Sichard]. Basel: Henricpetri, March 1528
- Paper
CANTIUNCULA, Claudius. Topica. Basel: (Andreas Cratander, June 1520), title within woodcut border signed HF and dated 1519, first page of text within a four-part woodcut border, woodcut printer's device at end dated 1519, two additional contemporary leaves at end with letterpress text and diagrams depicting Roman units of weight and measurement (one torn and repaired)
2 works in one volume, folio (280 x 197mm.), woodcut initials, contemporary French calf with triple blind fillet border and central gilt "fleuron d'Alde" stamps (a group of four), spine gilt in compartments with paper label in second compartment, binding rubbed, small tear on lower cover, joints cracked, head and foot of spine chipped
2 works in one volume, folio (280 x 197mm.), woodcut initials, contemporary French calf with triple blind fillet border and central gilt "fleuron d'Alde" stamps (a group of four), spine gilt in compartments with paper label in second compartment, binding rubbed, small tear on lower cover, joints cracked, head and foot of spine chipped
Literature
IA 131.388; Mendham C351 & C62; VD16 O1404 & C2042
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 legal compilation of the Emperor Theodosius II from the early fifth century contained much relating to the new state religion of Christianity in order to establish orthodoxy; there are numerous decrees against heretics. Cantiuncula (or Chansonnette, from Metz) was professor of civil law in Basel, and this was his first publication, on the sources of Roman law and the metholodogy of the study of law. He left Basel in 1524 because of the increasing tide of the Reformation.
The woodcut border signed HF (Hans Frank?) is also found in Cratander's edition of Aulus Gellius of 1519 and in his Isocrates of 1529 (Fairfax Murray, German 222). It is thought to be from a design by Ambrosius Holbein.