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Nider, Johannes
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Nider, Johannes
- Praeceptorium divinae legis. Ulm: Johann Zainer, [not after 1479]
- Paper
Chancery folio (305 x 208mm.), 246 leaves, [*10 **-***8; a-k10.8 l10 m-x10.8 y10 z6 [et]8 [con]6], 41 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 6-line initials supplied in red, contemporary binding by the Augsburg Head-over-heels binder (EBDB w000959, Kyriss 78; active 1473-1501), blind-tooled calf over square wooden boards including a scroll lettered Maria Hilff, single clasp, traces of manuscript title at head of upper cover, some deckle edges, a few wormholes (more towards end), lacking strap, rebacked retaining most of original spine, binding slightly rubbed with a few small wormholes
Provenance
Franciscan monastery of Hall in Tirol (near Innsbruck), inscriptions on inside front cover ("Hospitalis Halae ad Oenum") and initial blank leaf
Literature
Goff N205; H 11785; BMC ii 527; BSB-Ink N-167; GW M26947
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."