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Breydenbach, Bernhard von
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Breydenbach, Bernhard von
- Peregrinatio in terram sanctam. [Speyer]: Peter Drach, 29 July 1490
- Paper, wood
Chancery folio (310 x 208mm.), 120 leaves, a8 b2+2+2+2 c2 [2]c2 [3]c2+2 d2+2 [2]d2+2 e-n8 [o2+2+2] p10, 52 lines, gothic type, 4- and 6-line initial spaces (a few supplied in red), red initial-strokes in first few quires, full-page woodcut frontispiece, one armorial woodcut initial, 7 double-page or folding woodcut plates, woodcut illustrations, contemporary wooden boards with modern half calf spine in period style, two clasps with new straps, a few edges uncut, some early annotations, folding plates of Venice and of the Holy Land with extending sections supplied in facsimile, some worming throughout (repaired in first and last leaf, and in some woodcuts), first two leaves repaired in gutter, boards wormed
Provenance
Benedictine monastery of St Martin in Trier, early inscription on recto of first leaf and on i3v, "Codex monasterii Sancti Martini Treverensis", and later ink stamp "Trier" on a2; A. Varain, pastor in Bonn, inscription on a2 dated 1795 (who owned another book previously in Trier)
Literature
Goff B1190; HC 3957; GW 5076
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 important book is the second edition of the first illustrated printed travel book. Breydenbach travelled to Palestine and Mount Sinai in the company of other Mainz patricians and local noblemen between 1483 and 1484.