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Jacobus de Voragine
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacobus de Voragine
- Legenda aurea sanctorum. Cologne: [Ulrich Zel], 1483
- Paper
Chancery folio (288 x 207mm.), 462 leaves, *6 a-e8 f10 g-z A-S8 T6 V10 X-Z aa-kk8 ll6, double column, 49 lines plus headline (including foliation), gothic type, 2- to 6-line initials supplied in red, red paraphs and underlining, some deckle edges, contemporary Cologne binding of blind-tooled calf over wooden boards (EBDB w000170, Kyriss 101, active c. 1467-1508), covers with visible sewing attaching two pieces of calf, two clasps, vellum pastedowns (that on the upper cover containing manuscript), first leaf laid down, a few small marginal tears, small hole in E2 (not affecting text), tear to Z4 (affecting text but without loss), occasional light staining, rebacked, lacking one strap
Literature
Goff J108; C 6434; BMCÂ i 197; Bod-inc J-033; GW M11202
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."