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Book of Hours. Use of Reims
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Les presentes heures a lusaige de Reins toutes au long sans req[uer]ir. Paris: Simon Vostre, [almanach: 1513-1530]
- Paper
8vo (237 x 146mm.), PRINTED ON PAPER, metalcut printer's device on title-page, metalcut borders on each page, 14 fine large cuts, other smaller cuts, initials supplied in red and blue, contemporary French blind-tooled calf with a geometric roll-tool with bees and flowers, some deckle edges, in modern folding box, title-page and d4 slightly defective and expertly remargined, small marginal repair to g5, rebacked
Provenance
Robert B. Hale (1834-1907), Alderley (Glos.), armorial bookplate
Literature
Bohatta 391; not in Lacombe
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
A rare book of hours of the Use of Reims, one of only nine editions for this Use recorded by Bohatta, most of which were printed by Vostre.