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Roman Catholic Church
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Index librorum prohibitorum cum regulis confectis per patres a Tridentina synodo delectos. Auctoritate Pii IIII primum editus postea vero a Syxto V auctus et nunc demum S. D. N. Clementis pp. VIII iussu, recognitus, & publicatus. Rome: Impressores Camerales, 1596
- Paper
4to (223 x 160mm.), woodcut papal arms on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, contemporary Roman red morocco gilt with the arms of Cardinal Bonelli, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, lettered along foredge, a few small wormholes towards end, lacking both pairs of silk ties
Provenance
Cardinal Michele Bonelli, armorial binding; The Law Society, armorial bookplate
Cardinal Bonelli (1541-1598) was on the newly-established Congregation for the Index of Prohibited Books in 1572.
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 33876; Mendham R291
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
Joseph Mendham possessed a very substantial collection of editions of the Index (see sale in these rooms, 5 June 2013, lot 77, comprising 85 volumes).
For similar bindings, see Le legature papali, nos 150, 151 and 159, all for Clement VIII, each of which contains some of the tools used on this binding.