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Aristotle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Duodecim libri Metaphisice [edited by Johannes Peyligk]. Leipzig: Martin Landsberg, 1503, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, E1 torn and repaired
- Paper
De celo & mundo libri quatuor. Leipzig: Melchior Lotter, 7 March 1504, with final blank
THOMAS AQUINAS. Logica. Leipzig: Martin Landsberg, 1505, with final blank, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, quire C misbound
3 works in one volume, folio (307 x 210mm.), contemporary German half stamped pigskin over wooden boards (probably a Hildesheim binding), 2 clasps, later morocco lettering-pieces, numerous deckle edges, extensively annotated with some interleaving in the first work, binding slightly wormed and rubbed
THOMAS AQUINAS. Logica. Leipzig: Martin Landsberg, 1505, with final blank, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, quire C misbound
3 works in one volume, folio (307 x 210mm.), contemporary German half stamped pigskin over wooden boards (probably a Hildesheim binding), 2 clasps, later morocco lettering-pieces, numerous deckle edges, extensively annotated with some interleaving in the first work, binding slightly wormed and rubbed
Provenance
Benedictine monastery of St Godehard, Hildesheim, erased inscriptions
Literature
VD16 A3489 (listing 2 copies only, USTC lists 4), A3377 & ZV 20392; IA 107.700 & 107.716; 2nd work: Zinner 838
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
EXTENSIVELY ANNOTATED BY A CONTEMPORARY HAND. The blank leaves at the beginning also contain notes, with one page headed "Metaphisica arestotilis".