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Bohemian Prayer Book
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Modlitby pro kassdeho dobreho katolického Křestiana kde obzlasstne Ranný Vecerbý prj Mssi swaté y Spowědj, a prigjmaný, a rozlicný poboný Modlitby te v krase obsaeným sau [Prayers for each good Catholic Christian...]. [Bohemia, first half of the nineteenth century]
- Paper
8vo (178 x 108mm.), [2], 164 [i.e. 165], [1]pp., pp. 122-123 and 138-139 attached to foredge of preceding page to form a pull-out, written on blue paper in brown, black, blue and red ink, a few leaves with sections of the borders cut out to form a pattern and strips of coloured fabric added for decoration, each page within a black and red ruled border with a red headline in a blue cartouche, 14 full-page illustrations, numerous other smaller illustrations (including flowers and foliage, birds and insects, and views of churches) and calligraphic decoration, contemporary red vellum with gilt border, flat spine gilt, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, folding pages slightly creased at outer edges, binding slightly rubbed
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 charming and profusely-illustrated prayer book, most likely produced for an aristocratic Bohemian lady.