Lot 65
  • 65

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."