- 86
Bible. Latin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- [With the table of Gabriel Brunus]. Venice: Simon Bevilaqua, 8 May 1498
- Paper
4to (218 x 158mm.), 528 leaves, [1-4]8 [5-8]8 a10 a-[long s]8 s-z8 [et]8 [con]8 [rum]8 A-Z8 aa-gg8 hh10 AA-DD8 EE4, double column, 51-54 lines plus headline, gothic type, woodcut printer's device on final verso, woodcut initials and illustrations (one full-page), 2-line lombard initials, 6- to 13-line initial spaces at end with printed guides, contemporary blind-tooled calf, manuscript flyleaves (see below), a few deckle edges, occasional staining, binding repaired at edges, lacking 4 pairs of ties
Provenance
De La Salle Collegiate (Michigan), stamp on title-page; Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum, label
Literature
Goff B603; HC 3124; BMC v 522; BSB-Ink B-479; Bod-inc B-311; GW 4280; Sander 995
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
The series of woodcuts are based on those in the Malermi Bible, printed by Giunta in 1490.
The vellum manuscript flyleaves come from a missal dated to Italy, first half of the twelfth century, including readings for Septuagesima.