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Breviary, use of Sarum
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Portiforium seu breviarium ad usum ecclesie Sarisburiensis... Pars estivalis. Rouen: for Robert Valentine and his son Florent, 1556
- Paper
16mo (113 x 76mm.), printed in red and black throughout, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and illustrations, contemporary English calf with blind-stamped centrepiece, later morocco lettering-piece, occasional light staining, m4-5 damaged with loss of text, last leaf damaged with slight loss, spine cracked, head of spine chipped, lacking both clasps
Provenance
The Law Society, armorial bookplate and ink stamp on verso of title-page
Literature
Bohatta 2710 (both parts); Mendham R371; STC 15846; not in Rep. bibl. xvie siècle
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
Robert and Florent Valentine were Rouen booksellers who sold various liturgical texts for the English market.