- 104
Trigault, Nicolas
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- De Christianis apud Japonios Triumphis sive de gravissima ibidem contra Christi Fidem Persecutione exorta Anno M DC XII. Munich, 1623
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (187 x 147mm.), engraved title, 17 plates, contemporary German pigskin over wooden boards, metal clasps, in the style of Hans Welcker the Younger, restoration to title and some leaves, not affecting text, rebacked with new endleaves, one metal clasp missing
Provenance
Fulda, Benedictine Monastery of St. Peter, inscription dated 1623; Fulda Saint Boniface [cathedral], (later inscription)
Literature
VD17 23:238254E
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 scarce illustrated account of the persecution of Jesuit missionaries and Christians in Japan from 1612 to 1620.