拍品 96
  • 96

ST BERNARD, SERMONI DEVOTISSIMI, VENICE, 1502, MODERN CRUSHED BLACK MOROCCO

估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • Sermoni devotissimi... a una sua sorella monacha. (Venice: Cristoforo Pensi, 10 December 1502)
4to (205 x 148mm.), woodcut illustration on title-page depicting a preacher in front of a group of nuns and monks, woodcut initials, modern crushed black morocco by Wallis, gilt edges, small tear at foot of m1

出版

Edit16 33448 (listing 4 copies); Sander 957

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."

拍品資料及來源

This collection of sermons is also attributed to Thomas of Beverley (c. 1150-c. 1225). The woodcut of a preacher was previously used by Pensi in an edition of Caracciolo's sermons, printed on 10 October the same year.