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Bible. Latin
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Biblia, ad vetustissima exemplaria castigata. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1564-1565
- Paper
6 volumes in 5 (Psalms and Proverbs bound together), 16mo (114 x 69mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-pages, ruled in red, near-contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, a few small marginal holes, occasional light staining, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Earl of Sunderland, removed from Blenheim Palace, without bookplate but old shelfmark on flyleaf, sale, Puttick and Simpson, December 1881, lot 1376, £1-12s, to Ridler; Dr Charles Clay (1801-1893), Audenshaw Lodge, Manchester, inscription on flyleaf; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Voet 682
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 charming set does not contain the appendix often found bound at the end of the New Testament.