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Bible. Latin.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Venice: Georgius Arrivabenus, 27 February 1487/1488
4to (225 x 165mm.), 466 leaves, double column, 52 lines plus headline, Gothic letter, 3- to 15-line initial spaces, smaller initials supplied in red, a1 (usually blank) with printed title "Biblia", sixteenth-century German blind-stamped pigskin binding dated 1567 on upper cover, metalwork centre- and cornerpieces, two clasps, leather index tabs, some manuscript annotations, last 2 leaves slightly spotted, some tabs worn
Provenance
Iosephus Siphardter, early inscription on inside front cover; Johannes Kindstius of Frechtenberg, inscription on title-page; F. Fasting, Rio de Janeiro, library stamp on inside front cover
Literature
HC 3099; GW 4263; BMC v 383; Goff B586
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."
Catalogue Note
This edition contains the marginal concordances and tables of contents for the Gospels.