Lot 113
  • 113

Guillermus

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Postilla super epistolas et evangelia [Mora 1480]. [Strassburg: Printer of the 1481 'Legenda Aurea', not after 29 September 1480], 177 leaves (of 178, without initial blank), [a–f8 g–h6 i–y8 z6], 42 lines, gothic type, 3- to 6-line initials in red (2 with penwork decoration, red initial strokes and paraphs
  • Paper
TURRECREMATA, Johannes de. Expositio super toto psalterio. Strassburg: [Printer of the 1481 'Legenda Aurea'], 23 April 1482, 126 leaves, [a–g8 h10 i–l8 m–n6 o8 p6 q10], double column, 42 lines, gothic type, 3- to 9-line initials in red or blue, red and blue paraph and initial strokes

2 works in one volume, Chancery folio (268 x 190mm.), old calf over reused wooden boards, red edges, a few small marginal tears, calf very rubbed and delaminating

Literature

Goff G656 & T527; H 8238 & 15703; BMC i 97; BSB-Ink H-142 & T-553; GW 11945 & M48221

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."

Catalogue Note

ISTC lists no copies of the first work in the UK.