- 64
Bernardus Claravallensis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Modus bene vivendi in christianam religionem [Italian]. Venice: Bernardinus Benalius, [about 1494]
- Paper
4to (209 x 145mm.), 110 leaves, *4 a-d8 e-g6 h-o8, 30 lines plus foliation (at the foot of the page), roman type, woodcut printer's device on *4v, 3- and 4-line initial spaces with printed guides, nineteenth-century half vellum, flat spine gilt with morocco lettering-piece, repaired wormholes in last few leaves with loss of a few words, occasional light foxing, upper corner of lower cover chipped
Provenance
"D" [duplum], pencil inscription on inside front cover; Giovanni Marchetti, bookplate, sale, Sotheby's London, 27 November 1876, lot 48; Arthur A. Wells, Lincolnshire, inscription on flyleaf; English Franciscans, stamp on flyleaf, and St Antony's Franciscan convent, London, bookplate
Literature
Goff B417; HR 2897; BMC v 375; Bod-inc B-205; GW 4052
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."