Lot 170
  • 170

Rufinus, Tyrannius

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Expositio in symbolum apostolorum. [Cologne: Ulrich Zel, about 1472]
  • Paper
Chancery 4to in half sheets (206 x 140mm.), 30 leaves, [a-c8 d6], 27 lines, gothic type, 4-line initial in red on a gold ground with red penwork decoration, red paraphs and initial strokes, watermarks of a unicorn and a p surmounted by a cross, early manuscript note on verso of final blank, nineteenth-century green morocco gilt

Provenance

Alfred Norwood (fl. 1872), ex dono HB, inscription in pencil on flyleaf; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Literature

Goff R351; HC 8578; BMC i 191; BSB-Ink R-285; Bod-inc R-147; GW M08074; Grosjean & O'Connell 65

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."