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Jerome, Saint.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Omnium operum... una cum argumentis et scholiis Des. Erasmi Roterodami. Basel: Johann Froben, 1516, 7 volumes (of 9) in 6, folio (342 x 235mm.), 2 woodcut borders by Urs Graf, woodcut initials, one illuminated initial and lower border on a2 recto of volume 6, volume 6 ruled in red, lacking volumes 8 & 9, title-page of volume 2 cut down and mounted, vol. 2 damp-stained with loss of text in a few leaves and several margin repairs, a few small wormholes in vol. 2, tear in text of H3 (vol. 2), small portion of illuminated border in vol. 6 torn away
Ibid. Index in tomos omnes Operum Divi Hieronymi cum interpretatione nominum græcorum & hebræorum per Ioan. Oecolampadium. Basel: J. Froben, May 1520, folio (317 x 204mm.), title-page within woodcut border by Urs Graf, woodcut initials, printer's devices on title-page and at the end
together 7 volumes, uniform sixteenth-century calf, spines gilt in compartments, a few early manuscript notes in margins, bindings torn and worn, upper cover of vol. 2 detached
together 7 volumes, uniform sixteenth-century calf, spines gilt in compartments, a few early manuscript notes in margins, bindings torn and worn, upper cover of vol. 2 detached
Provenance
F. Cappel, early signatures; Abbé J. Maupin, signatures and stamps
Literature
Adams J113 & 114; Vander Haeghen ii, p. 29
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
first edition of Erasmus's commentaries on St Jerome.