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Þórður Þorláksson [Theodorus Thorlacius]
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christendoms saga: hliodande um þad hvornenn Christen tru kom fyrst a Island, at forlage þess haloflega herra, Olafs Tryggvasonar Noregs kongs. Skálholt: Hendrick Kruse, 1688
- paper
4to (179 x 145mm.), woodcut illustrations, old vellum, expert restoration throughout, some staining and browning also to vellum
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Þórður Þorláksson (1637-1697) was a bishop of Skálholt from 1674. In this work he lays out the story of early Christianity in Iceland.
Only one printing press was active in early modern Iceland, originally at Holár from the sixteenth century, transferring to Skálhot for 15 years in the later seventeenth century, before returning to Holár. This is one of the first sagas to be printed in Iceland.