- 21
Lumen animae
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- [Edited by Matthias Farinator]. [Strassburg: Printer of the 1481 Legenda Aurea], 22 March 1482
- Paper
Chancery folio (294 x 214mm.), 274 leaves, double column, 43 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 8-line initials in red and/or blue, first initial with red and blue marginal extensions, rubricated, contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards, made in the bindery of the Augustinian monastery of St Zeno in Reichenhall (Upper Bavaria, active c. 1475-1528, EDBD w002516), paper labels on upper cover with title and shelfmark, lower cover with cuir-ciselé armorial at head, paler patches on covers from metal centre- and cornerpieces with scalloped edges, offsetting from music manuscript pastedowns on inside front and rear covers, vellum manuscript strips used for spine lining, a few small wormholes at end, rebacked, lacking all metalwork and both clasps, upper corner of lower board slightly cracked, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
"Ego cristianus ioprung emi hunc librum decem solidis denariorum", contemporary inscription in red ink at end of table, with the name repeated at the end of the volume (both crossed through); Cristiannus Shab, inscription at end dated 1491; later shelfmarks on flyleaf; E.P. Goldschmidt, morocco booklabel, his catalogue VII (1925), number 29; Jean Furstenburg (1890-1982), paper label; sale, Christie's London, 3 June 1998, lot 44
Literature
Goff L396; HC 10333; BMC i 97; Bod-inc B-160; BSB-Ink L-289; GW M16917
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."