- 41
[Murner, Thomas]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Caussa Helvetica orthodoxae fidei. Disputatio Helvetiorum in Baden superiori, coram duodecim cantonum oratoribus & nuntiis, pro sanctae fidei catholicae veritate, & divinarum literarum defensione, habita contra Martini Lutheri, Ulrichi Zwingli, & Oecolampadii perversa & famosa dogmata. (Luzern: [Thomas Murner], 25 August 1528)
- Paper
4to (207 x 148mm.), with final blank leaf, contemporary German half blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, two clasps, some worming affecting text, lacking both straps, boards slightly wormed
Provenance
Dominican convent of Schwäbish Gmünd (dissolved 1802), inscription on title-page; Dr Georg Kloss, bookplate and bibliographical notes on inside front cover; The Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Mendham C131; VD16 M7034
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 FIRST BOOK TO BE PRINTED IN LUZERN. Luzern remained a Catholic town during the Reformation, despite its location within the Swiss confederacy. This publication reports on a public disputation held in opposition to the doctrines of Luther, Zwingli and Oecolampadius, and was published by Thomas Murner, a committed Catholic supporter and polemicist.