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Oecumenius, Bishop of Tricca
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Εξηγησεις παλαιαι... Expositiones antiquae ac valde utiles [edited by Bernardinus Donatus]. (Verona: Stefano Nicolini di Sabbio and brothers, February 1532)
- Paper
folio (344 x 222mm.), red printing at start of text, woodcut headpieces and initials, with blank leaves ζ6, μ7-8, υ2 and ττ10 and Β10, old vellum, later lettering-pieces on spine, a few manuscript corrections to text, part of front pastedown removed, small hole on title-page (not affecting text), small ink-stains on ν1, upper blank corner of κκ1 torn, occasional light damp-staining or foxing, upper joint split, most of upper cover replaced with later vellum
Provenance
Joannes Morit[--], inscription on title-page; S.SPO, ink stamp on title-page
Literature
Censimento 16 CNCE 18446
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
An early edition of Oecumenius's commentary on the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles, and Revelation, containing substantial extracts from the early Church Fathers and Photius.