- 54
Lull, Ramón
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lull, Ramón
- De secretis naturae sive Quinta essentia libri duo. His accesserunt, Alberti Magni summi philosophi, de mineralibus & rebus metallicis libri quinque [edited by Walther Ryff]. (Strassburg: Balthasar Beck), March 1541
- Paper
8vo (137 x 82mm.), woodcut illustrations, old vellum, lettered in gilt on spine, quires A-E repaired at lower corner with some words and sections of woodcuts supplied in manuscript, full-page woodcut shaved at foredge, S7-8, T1 and V1-2 browned, other occasional light browning
Provenance
Giacomo Boncompagni (1548-1612), duke of Sora, ink stamp on title-page with his dragon crest. Boncompagni was the natural son of Gregory XIII, who acquired the Duchy of Sora for his son in 1579. His library was assembled in the 1570s and 1580s.
Literature
Duveen p.369; VD16 R158; cf. Caillet 6858 (1542 edition)
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
Ryff's first edition of these tracts, which was reprinted the following year.