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Duns Scotus, Joannes
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Quaestiones in quattuor libros Sententiarum Petri Lombardi [edited by Thomas Penketh and Bartholomaeus Bellatus]. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, [14]81
- Paper
4 parts, part 1: 130 leaves, [a–c8 d6 e–h8 i6 k-l8 m-n6 o-p8 q–s6]; part II: [a-b8 c-d6 e8 f6 g–l8]; part III: [a8 b-c6 d-e8 f6 g-h8]; part IV: [a8 b–z6], double column, 71 lines plus headline, gothic type, 20-line initials at start of each book (the first with animals in the letter on a red penwork ground with marginal decoration), 4- to 8-line initials in red or blue, red initial strokes, paraphs and underlining, contemporary manuscript signatures (consecutive between parts), [a]2 slightly short and tipped in
Quodlibeta [edited by Thomas Penketh]. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1481, 52 leaves, [a8 b–g6 h8], double column, 70-71 lines, gothic type, 20-line initial at beginning of text, 6-line initials in red or blue, red initial strokes, paraphs and underlining, contemporary manuscript signatures in blue ink
together 5 parts in one volume, Royal folio (416 x 284mm.), contemporary Nuremberg blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, numerous deckle edges, binding slightly rubbed, pigskin torn along spine and loose at head, spine defective at foot, lacking both clasps
Quodlibeta [edited by Thomas Penketh]. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 1481, 52 leaves, [a8 b–g6 h8], double column, 70-71 lines, gothic type, 20-line initial at beginning of text, 6-line initials in red or blue, red initial strokes, paraphs and underlining, contemporary manuscript signatures in blue ink
together 5 parts in one volume, Royal folio (416 x 284mm.), contemporary Nuremberg blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, numerous deckle edges, binding slightly rubbed, pigskin torn along spine and loose at head, spine defective at foot, lacking both clasps
Provenance
Georg Calixt (1586-1656), Protestant theologian of Helmstedt, who believed in a unified Christendom; Heinrich Rixner (1634-1692), of Helmstedt, with note on flyleaf "Ex Bibioth. Calixtina"; University of Göttingen (founded 1735), stamp on flyleaf together with sold stamp; "Presented to Father David OSF... P.L. September 8th 1855", inscription on flyleaf
Literature
Goff D380 & D394; HC 6417 & H 6435; BMC ii 419; BSB-Ink D-304 & D-319; Bod-inc D-167 & D-163; GW 9074 & 9069
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
A LARGE, CRISP AND CLEAN COPY.