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CASSIODORUS, EXPOSITIO IN PSALTERIUM, BASEL, 1491, CONTEMPORARY HALF STAMPED PIGSKIN OVER WOODEN BOARDS
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Expositio in Psalterium. Basel: Johann Amerbach, 1491
Chancery folio (290 x 215mm.), 340 leaves, aa8 bb6 cc8 a–m8.6 n–p8 q-z A–D6.8 E–G6 H–T8.6 U–Y8, double column, gothic type, initial spaces, contemporary half stamped pigskin over wooden boards from St Peter in Salzburg (EDBD w002683), two clasps, manuscript fragments in binding, O3 repaired at foredge, binding slightly rubbed, one strap splitting
Provenance
Georgius Meringer, presbyter; Leonhardus Graf, presbyter in Eichstätt, early inscriptions on title-page
Literature
ISTC ic00236000
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
A crisp copy in a fine contemporary Salzburg binding.