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GREGORY IX, DECRETALES, VENICE, 1486, LATER VELLUM
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Decretales cum glossa Bernardi Parmensis. Venice: Thomas de Blavis, de Alexandria, 22 December 1486
- Paper
4to (232 x 175mm.), 420 leaves, a–z8 [et]8 [con]8 [rum]8 A–Z8 aa–bb8 cc12, double column, 63 lines of commentary, gothic type, printed in red and black, 2- to 5-line initial spaces (some filled in blue), woodcut device printed in red beneath register, extensive manuscript notes on first leaf, manuscript headlines, later vellum, first 3 leaves repaired at foredge with slight loss of text, occasional light damp-staining, spine wormed, boards slightly warped
Literature
Goff G463; HC 8021; BMC v 318; BSB-Ink G-349; GW 11476
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."