- 119
Caxton, William--Higden, Ranulph
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Policronicon. [Westminster: William Caxton, between 2 July and 8 October 1482]
- Paper
a single leaf (sig. 28/4, folio CCXX), Chancery folio (223 x 174mm.), 40 lines plus headline, black letter (Caxton's type 4), containing the end of chapter 30 and the start of chapter 31 from book four (relating to the Emperor Theodosius), one three-line initial supplied in red with red paraphs and marginal notes added in Caxton's printing shop, framed and glazed to show both sides of leaf, a few small marginal repairs
together with a single leaf (sig. &2, folio CLXXXVI) from Jacobus de Voragine, The Golden Legend (London: Wynkyn de Worde, 1527), probably translated by William Caxton, folio (245 x 185mm.), containing part of the life of St Peter ad Vincula, mentioning King Herod and Antony and Cleopatra [STC 24880], outer margins cut down
together with a single leaf (sig. &2, folio CLXXXVI) from Jacobus de Voragine, The Golden Legend (London: Wynkyn de Worde, 1527), probably translated by William Caxton, folio (245 x 185mm.), containing part of the life of St Peter ad Vincula, mentioning King Herod and Antony and Cleopatra [STC 24880], outer margins cut down
Literature
Goff H267; HC 8659; BMC xi 127; Bod-inc H-121; GW 12468; STC 13438; De Ricci, Census 49; Duff 172; Needham, Checklist Cx52
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."