- 57
Alexander de Ales
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Summa universae theologiae. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, 6 May 1482
- Paper
part 3 only (of 4), Royal folio (393 x 258mm.), 244 leaves (of 246, without initial and final blanks), [a6 b8 c-z6 A-P6 Q-R8], double column, 70-71 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 19-line initial spaces, later limp vellum with Spanish lettering on spine, r3-4 lightly browned, occasional light dampstaining, [t]1_6 with a small marginal tear, hinges torn, lacking 2 pairs of alum-tawed ties
Literature
Goff A383; HC 643; BMC ii 422; BSB-Ink A-240; Bod-inc A-169; GW 871 (all for all 4 parts)
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
The scholastic theologian Alexander de Ales (c. 1186-1245), from Halesowen in Shropshire, taught theology at Paris. This volume is part of the first complete edition of his monumental glosses on Peter Lombard's Sentences, exploring the issues raised by Peter Lombard but with extensive reference to Aristotle, printed by Koberger in 1481-1482; for the first edition of this book only, printed in Venice in 1475, see lot 56.