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Bible in Latin [Plantin Pocket Edition]
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Biblia, ad vetustissima exemplaria castigata. Quid in horum Bibliorum castigatione praestitum sit, subsequens praefatio latius indicabit. Antwerp: Christoper Plantin, 1564–1565
- leather,ink,paper
5 volumes in 6, 12mo (4 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.; 111 x 68 mm). Woodcut printer's device on title-pages, woodcut initials, text ruled in red; some light browning and marginal foxing, small internal tear not affecting text to I4 of vol. 5. Contemporary Dutch red morocco, covers gilt with broad foliate-roll border, spines gilt in five compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; spines darkened and chipped, some vols. neatly rebacked, some with hinges repaired.
Provenance
Peter Sarney Benwell (armorial bookplate) — Michael Tomkinson, Franche Hall, Kidderminster (bookplate)
Literature
Not in Darlow & Moule; cf. 6150 & 6141
Condition
5 volumes in 6, 12mo (4 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.; 111 x 68 mm). Woodcut printer's device on title-pages, woodcut initials, text ruled in red; some light browning and marginal foxing. Contemporary Dutch red morocco, covers gilt with broad foliate-roll border, spines gilt in five compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; spines darkened and chipped, some vols. neatly rebacked, some with hinges repaired.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A scarce and attractive pocket edition of the 1547 Louvain recension of Hentenius. The volume of Proverbs is bound with that containing Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.