- 108
Rolewinck, Werner
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fasciculus temporum. (Paris): Jean Petit, (1512)
- Paper
4to (228 x 158mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, woodcut illustrations, numerous early annotations (particularly on flyleaves and title-page), contemporary blind-tooled calf, central panel composed of three columns of a rope roll-tool, outer roll-tooled border with the arms and symbol of François I, annotations washed, first old flyleaf (with annotations) damaged and repaired, last leaf repaired at foredge, binding repaired across all edges and at head and foot of spine, later pastedowns, lower joint cracked
Provenance
Girard de Villers, inscription on title-page dated 1724
Literature
Moreau ii 447
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
Rolewinck's popular world history, based on Eusebius's Chronicle, was first published in 1474 and regularly reissued; according to the colophon, this edition contains some new material not in previous editions.