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Bernardus Claravallensis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Sermones super Cantica canticorum [edited by Johannes Rouauld]. Paris: [Georg Wolf], 24 November 1494
- Paper
4to (223 x 165mm.), 122 leaves, a-o8 p10, double column, 54 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 6-line initial spaces, most supplied in red, red underlining, capitals shaded yellow, later vellum, manuscript notes washed from title-page, inscription washed from end of text, p1-2 misbound, upper joint split
Provenance
Benedictine monastery of S. Guibert, Gembloux (Belgium), early inscription on title-page (dissolved 1793); extract from bookseller's catalogue pasted to inside front cover, priced 38s.; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Goff B429; HC 2858; BSB-Ink B-325; GW 3936; Grosjean & O'Connell 19
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 printing has been attributed to Georg Wolf, to Pierre Levet, and to the partnership of Ulrich Gering and Berthold Rembolt, based on the typeface.