$3,567
Biblia Latina. Venice: Leonardus Wild for Nicholas of Frankfurt, 1478. Quarto 450 of 456 leaves (lacking a1, and C8-12); first initial ornately illuminated with gold leaf, first initial in Genesis also decorated, red and blue initials throughout, Latin text in two columns throughout, bound in reversed alum-tawed leather, with a later tanned spine added, trimmed slightly, but not resewn, with the original parchment guards in the inner folds of each signature still present, 11 1/4 x 8 in. Estimate $4,000-6,000 a-h10, i-l12, m-s10, t-v12, x-y10, 1-6 10; 7-10 12, 11-13 10, 14 12, 15-17 10, 18 12, A10, B-C12. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
