Lot 214
  • 214

TURRECREMATA, EXPOSITIO SUPER TOTO PSALTERIO, MAINZ, SCHOEFFER, 1474, LATER RED MOROCCO

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Expositio super toto psalterio. Mainz: Peter Schoeffer, 11 September 1474
Chancery folio (305 x 201mm.), 173 leaves, [a-h10 i10+1 k-q10 r12], 35 lines, gothic type, colophon and printer's device in red, first initials in red with penwork decoration (somewhat faded), red initials and underlining, faded red ruling, later French red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, traces of gilt edges, two leaves misbound, occasional light foxing or damp-staining, last leaf slightly soiled, new pastedowns, rebacked retaining original spine

Provenance

Anatole Delorme of Orléans, manuscript label pasted to inside front cover; Ned J. Nakles, sale, Christie's, 17 April 2000, lot 3

Literature

ISTC it00520000

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."