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Thomas a Kempis
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 26 volumes of The Imitation of Christ, including:
- paper
L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ, traduite & paraphrasée en vers françois par P. Corneille. Paris: Robert Ballard, 1670, 16mo (112 x 72mm.), engraved additional pictorial title and 4 full-page illustrations, manuscript notes at beginning and end, old red morocco, leather doublures with gilt dentelles, floral endleaves, gilt edges
De imitatione Christi libri quatuor... Recensuit J. Valart. Paris: J. Barbou, 1764, 12mo (153 x 81mm.), 5 engraved plates, contemporary red morocco gilt (attributed to Derome), gilt edges, bookplate of Louis Deschamps Destournelles
The Imitation of Christ: being the autograph manuscript of Thomas a Kempis... reproduced in facsimile from the original in the Royal Library at Brussels. London: Elliot Stock, 1879, 16mo (102 x 76mm.), printed on vellum, contemporary brown morocco gilt by Ramage, gilt edges, bookplate of Sir Edward Sullivan (sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 76)
and 23 others, various sizes; sold as a collection not subject to return
De imitatione Christi libri quatuor... Recensuit J. Valart. Paris: J. Barbou, 1764, 12mo (153 x 81mm.), 5 engraved plates, contemporary red morocco gilt (attributed to Derome), gilt edges, bookplate of Louis Deschamps Destournelles
The Imitation of Christ: being the autograph manuscript of Thomas a Kempis... reproduced in facsimile from the original in the Royal Library at Brussels. London: Elliot Stock, 1879, 16mo (102 x 76mm.), printed on vellum, contemporary brown morocco gilt by Ramage, gilt edges, bookplate of Sir Edward Sullivan (sale, Sotheby's, 19 May 1890, lot 76)
and 23 others, various sizes; sold as a collection not subject to return
Provenance
William O’Brien, bequest book label dated 1899
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description, 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."