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Bible. Latin
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Biblia sacra vulgatae editionis tribus tomus distincta. Rome: Typographia Apostolica Vaticana, 1590
- Paper
3 parts in one volume, folio (357 x 238mm.), added engraved title-page, nineteenth-century blue morocco gilt, covers with gilt fillet border and central Aldine device in gilt, spine gilt in compartments, early annotations, loose leaf of ms notes in Mendham's hand, lacking first and last leaves (both blank), title-page repaired where library stamp removed, occasional slight spotting, covers scuffed, joints slightly worn
Provenance
P. Jo. Angel: de Benedictis, Jesuit College, Florence (?), inscription on title-page; Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Darlow & Moule 6181; Censimento 16 CNCE 5805
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
Printed by Aldus Manutius the younger at the special press established for that purpose at the Vatican, the so-called Sistine edition of the Vulgate was unpopular from the outset with the Cardinals and never achieved the authority Sixtus V had set out to achieve: shortly after his death in August 1590, the Cardinals forbade the sale of the new Bible, citing only the inaccuracy of its printing.