- 64
Bonaventura, Saint
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Stimulus amoris. Itinerarium mentis in deum. [Brussels: Fratres Vitae Communis, about 1483-84], 157 leaves (of 158, without initial blank), a-t8 v6, 27 lines, gothic type, 2- to 4-line initials in red, red paraphs, initial strokes and underlining
- Paper
Soliloquium sive animae et hominis interioris dialogus. [Gouda: Gerard Leeu, about 1482-1483], 46 leaves, a-e8 f6, 33 lines, gothic type, 4- and 7-line initials in blue with elegant red penwork decoration, 3-line initials in red, red paraphs, initial strokes and underlining
2 works in one volume, 4to (186 x 130mm.), rubricated, early Flemish blind-stamped panelled calf over wooden boards, two clasps, later red and white painted panels on spine for title and shelfmark, sixteenth-century manuscript list of contents on inside front cover, first quire becoming detached, a few rust stains in first and last few leaves, binding rubbed, spine defective, joints cracking, lacking both straps
2 works in one volume, 4to (186 x 130mm.), rubricated, early Flemish blind-stamped panelled calf over wooden boards, two clasps, later red and white painted panels on spine for title and shelfmark, sixteenth-century manuscript list of contents on inside front cover, first quire becoming detached, a few rust stains in first and last few leaves, binding rubbed, spine defective, joints cracking, lacking both straps
Provenance
From the will of Johannes Moerson, vicarius of Dülmen, 1525; Charterhouse of Castrum Mariae (Marienburg), Weddern, near Dülmen (Westphalia), early manuscript inscription on inside front cover; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
Goff B962 & B954; HC 3475 & 3485; BMC ix 175 & 36; ILC 450 & 437; BSB-Ink H-51 (first work only); Bod-inc B-457 & B-431; GW 4820 & 4687; Grosjean & O'Connell 28 & 25
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 compilation (see also lot 67) is by Henricus de Balma; for another copy of the first work, see lot 65. The printer of the second work, Gerard Leeu, was the first printer in Gouda, where he began printing in 1477. He continued in Gouda until 1484, after which he moved to Antwerp.
Although the Charterhouse of Weddern had its own bindery, none of the stamps recorded in Einbanddatenbank match this binding. The monastery was dissolved in 1804.