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Description
- A collection of 5 limited edition facsimiles, comprising:
- Paper
i. Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry... herausgegeben von Raymond Cazelles und Johannes Rathofer. Lucerne: Faksimile-Verlag Luzern, 1984, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), 4to, facsimile volume in imitation red morocco armorial gilt binding, commentary in red leather-backed cloth, in a single perspex box
ii. Das Schwarze Gebetbuch (Gebetbuch des Galeazzo Maria Sforza)... Kommentar von Ulrike Jenni und Dagmar Thoss. Frankfurt: Insel, 1982, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), 4to, copy number 268 of 850 copies, facsimile volume in reversed purple calf, commentary in boards, in a single black velvet-lined folding box
iii. Rothschild Gebetbuch... Kommentar Ernst Tenkler [Codices Selecti LXVII]. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1979, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), small 4to, copy number LXV of 96 copies in an imitation red velvet binding with metalwork (from a total print run of 960 copies), commentary volume in vellum-backed boards, in a single folding box
iv. Das Stundenbuch Vat. Ross. 94. Zurich: Belser Verlag, 1983, 2 volumes, 16mo (facsimile) and 8vo (commentary), facsimile in imitation binding of armorial calf gilt, commentary in green buckram, in a single folding box
v. Stundenbuch der Maria von Burgund.... Kommentar... Franz Unterkircher... Antoine de Schryver [Codices Selecti XIV]. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1969, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), 4to, facsimile in green velvet with clasp, commentary in buckram and dust-jacket
together 10 volumes
ii. Das Schwarze Gebetbuch (Gebetbuch des Galeazzo Maria Sforza)... Kommentar von Ulrike Jenni und Dagmar Thoss. Frankfurt: Insel, 1982, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), 4to, copy number 268 of 850 copies, facsimile volume in reversed purple calf, commentary in boards, in a single black velvet-lined folding box
iii. Rothschild Gebetbuch... Kommentar Ernst Tenkler [Codices Selecti LXVII]. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1979, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), small 4to, copy number LXV of 96 copies in an imitation red velvet binding with metalwork (from a total print run of 960 copies), commentary volume in vellum-backed boards, in a single folding box
iv. Das Stundenbuch Vat. Ross. 94. Zurich: Belser Verlag, 1983, 2 volumes, 16mo (facsimile) and 8vo (commentary), facsimile in imitation binding of armorial calf gilt, commentary in green buckram, in a single folding box
v. Stundenbuch der Maria von Burgund.... Kommentar... Franz Unterkircher... Antoine de Schryver [Codices Selecti XIV]. Graz: Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 1969, 2 volumes (commentary and facsimile), 4to, facsimile in green velvet with clasp, commentary in buckram and dust-jacket
together 10 volumes
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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."