- 163
Gerson, Johannes
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Opus tripartitum de praeceptis Decalogi, de confessione, et de arte moriendi. [Cologne: Ulrich Zel, about 1470]
- Paper
Chancery 4to in half sheets (203 x 143mm.), 32 leaves, [a-d8], 27 lines, gothic type, 3- to 6-line initial in red, red initial strokes and paraphs, long early manuscript note on initial blank, later manuscript bibliographical notes on inside front cover, watermark of a bull's head, later paper boards, a few deckle edges, rubrication smudged
Provenance
Friedrich Creuzer (1771-1858), crowned monogram of two Cs on first leaf of text
Literature
Goff G239; C 2674; BMC i 190; Bod-inc G-117; GW 10775; Grosjean & O'Connell 56
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
This is a reprint of an earlier Zel edition.