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Bible in Latin [Pageant Facsimile of the Gutenberg Bible]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Bible, Latin. (New York: Pageant Books, 1961)
- paper, ink, leather
2 volumes (17 7/8 x 12 in.; 455 x 306 mm). Red morocco, front covers with central blind-ruled lozenge enclosing the initials JG, spines gilt in six compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; light scuffing to front cover of vol. 1.
Condition
2 volumes (17 7/8 x 12 in.; 455 x 306 mm). Red morocco, front covers with central blind-ruled lozenge enclosing the initials JG, spines gilt in six compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; light scuffing to front cover of vol. 1.
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
No. 77 of 1000 copies. This handsome production is actually based on the 1913 facsimile by Insel-Verlag of Leigzig, which reproduced leaves from the vellum copies at the Landesbibliothek, Fulda (volume 1 only) and the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.