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Bible in Latin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A leaf from the 1462 Bible. Mainz: Johann Fust and Peter Schoeffer, 14 August 1462
- leather,ink,paper
Royal folio (375 × 290 mm), a single vellum leaf with folds and stains contingent on it having been used as a book or document wrapper, being volume I fo. 208 (22/2) containing Esther 11:2-15:15. 2 columns, 48 lines, the chapter numbers “XII” and “XIV” and the initial H of chapter 14 being printed in red. Rubricated red and blue, the blue ink almost entirely faded; worming affects about a dozen letters. Unbound
Literature
Goff B-529; GW 4204; BMC I 22 (IC.104); BSB-Ink B-410; Bod-inc B-239; De Ricci Mayence 79.106
Condition
Royal folio (375 × 290 mm), a single vellum leaf with folds and stains contingent on it having been used as a book or document wrapper, being volume I fo. 208 (22/2) containing Esther 11:2-15:15. 2 columns, 48 lines, the chapter numbers "XII" and "XIV" and the initial H of chapter 14 being printed in red. Rubricated red and blue, the blue ink almost entirely faded; worming affects about a dozen letters. Unbound
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A single leaf from a cast-off copy of the vellum issue.