Lot 142
  • 142

Nider, Johannes

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sermones de tempore et de sanctis cum quadragesimali. Speyer: Peter Drach, 13 November 1479
  • Paper
Chancery folio (270 x 193mm.), 268 leaves, [a10 b-i8 k10 l-t8 v10 x8 y10; A-I8 K-L6], double column, 44 lines, gothic letter, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, 4- to 5-line initials in red, red initial strokes and underlining, later black morocco, gilt fillet border, gilt lettering on spine, red edges, inscription erased from first recto with slight loss of paper, small holes in [y]10, [A]1 and [F]1 with slight loss of text, a few small wormholes, binding slightly rubbed

Literature

Goff N217; H 11803; BMC ii 490; BSB-Ink N-172; Bod-inc N-100; GW M26963

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."