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FICINO, DELLA CHRISTIANA RELIGIONE, PISA, 1484, MODERN RED MOROCCO, SLIPCASE
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Della christiana religione. Pisa: Lorenzo and Angelo di Firenze, 2 June 1484
- Paper
Chancery folio (262 x 196mm.), 114 leaves, *2 a-i l-o8 p6 q2, 31 lines, roman type, 2- to 9-line initial spaces, modern crushed red morocco by Gozzi of Modena, gilt edges, matching board slipcase, a few marginal paper repairs
來源
Francesco Arrighi, inscription at foot of a5
出版
Goff F151; HR 7074; BMC vii 1095; Bod-inc F-047; GW 9879
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."
拍品資料及來源
THE SECOND BOOK PRINTED IN PISA. This is the only book known to have been printed by Lorenzo and Angelo di Firenze, using typographical material of Florentine origin. Angelo is not heard of again, but Lorenzo may well have continued his printing career in Pescia. This text is important as Ficino's statement of humanist theology, minimising the gap between Christianity and pagan philosophy (Ficino himself was both philosopher and priest). It was very influential in the development of Neoplatonic thinking, and Ficino notably avoided referring to scholastic theologians and the Church Fathers.
The text is reprinted from the first edition (Florence, [1474-1475]), with an additional letter at the end from Ficino to a "most faithful friend" regarding pagan philosophers. It has been surmised that Lorenzo de' Medici may have been the patron behind both the establishment of the press and of the printing of this edition. The colophon details that this edition has been "conpilate e agiunte pel sopradeto famosissimo philosopo platonicho MARSILIO ficino fiorentino".
The text is reprinted from the first edition (Florence, [1474-1475]), with an additional letter at the end from Ficino to a "most faithful friend" regarding pagan philosophers. It has been surmised that Lorenzo de' Medici may have been the patron behind both the establishment of the press and of the printing of this edition. The colophon details that this edition has been "conpilate e agiunte pel sopradeto famosissimo philosopo platonicho MARSILIO ficino fiorentino".