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Gregorius IX, Pope [formerly Ugolino, Count of Segni]
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Decretales cum glossa [edited by Alexander de Nevo and Petrus Albinianus Trecius]. Venice: Nicolaus Jenson, [not before 8 March] 1475
- Paper
Royal folio (415 x 275mm.), 306 leaves, [a-d10 e-g8 h-i10 k8 l-o10 p-r8 s-t10 v8 x-z A10 B-K8 L10], double column, 78 lines of commentary, gothic type, headings printed in red, 8-line illuminated initial at start of each of the five books, 1- to 4-line initials supplied in red and blue, red and blue paraphs, a few early manuscript headlines, nineteenth-century half calf by Winstanley of Manchester, occasional damp-staining, initial at start of second book slightly rubbed, a few small wormholes at end, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Nicolai Frosiis, early inscription on final verso; Thomas Bateman, of Middleton Hall, Youlsgrave (Derbys.), armorial bookplate, sale, Sotheby's, 25 May 1893, lot 884, £2-2s, William Ridler; pencil price on flyleaf, £3-18-0
Literature
Goff G449; H 8002; BMC v 174; BSB-Ink G-334; Bod-inc G-234; GW 11454; Grosjean & O'Connell 60
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 at least the fifth edition of Gregory IX's Decretales. The preface, by Alexander de Nevo (Nievo) of Vicenza, is dated 1 August 1474; the letter at the end, by Petrus Albinianus Trecius (Pietro Albignano da Trezzo, a pupil of Alexander's in Padua), is dated 7 March 1475, and includes details about the operation of Jenson's workshop. Albignani had asked one Francesco Colucia to supervise the printing in Venice to ensure it was as correct as possible.