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Bible. Old Testament. Latin
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Biblia sacra [volumes 1, 2, and 5]. Antwerp: Christopher Plantin, 1574; [volumes 3-4]: Paris: François Pomeray, 1629
- Paper
5 volumes bound in 4 (parts 3-4 bound together), 24mo (102 x 54mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-pages, with final blank at end of volume 1, seventeenth-century red morocco gilt, arms of Sir Kenelm Digby on three of the volumes, monogram "KVD" on spines, volume 3 not quite uniform with imitation monogram on spine, lacking title-page from volume 3, extremities slightly rubbed, foot of upper cover of volume 4 defective
Provenance
Sir Kenelm Digby (1603-1665), arms on binding and monogram on spines; Anianus Corbin, inscription on flyleaves dated 1765; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Voet 687; cf. Darlow & Moule 6161 (8vo version)
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
A mixed set making a complete Bible (Plantin's edition had volumes 3 and 4 separately, in the Pomeray edition they are bound together).