1492 INCUNABULA 3 volumes Saint AMBROSE antique FOLIO incunable RARE
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Ambrosius
Opera [edited by Johann Amerbach and Johannes (Heynlin) de Lapide]
Basel: Johann Amerbach; 1492
3 volumes
folio: 8 by 11 3/4" (291 x 202mm.)
268, 293, & 290 leaves
part I: a–d8.6 e f A–C6; 2a–d8.6 e4 f8 g h6 i8 k6 l m8; 3a–d8.6 e6 f8 g4 h6 i–o8.6 p q6 r4 s8 t10;
part II: a–m8.6 n6; 2a–m8.6; 3a b–r8.6 s8;
part III: a–k8.6 l–o6; 2a8 b6 c–h8 i I k6 l–n8; 3a–d8.6 e f6; 4a–f8.6 g10
mostly double column,
52 lines plus headline,
roman and Gothic type,
woodcut by the Meister des Haintz Narr depicting Ambrosius writing in his study,
later vellum bindings, spines gilt in compartments with calf lettering-pieces,
lacking r6 and quire s8 in volume 2,
volume 2 stained, , new endpapers in volume 3
The collected works of St Ambrosius formed part of Amerbach's programme to produce authoritative editions of the Church Fathers. The woodcut of Ambrosius in his study was historically attributed to Albrecht Durer but is now assigned to the Meister des Haintz Narr, an artist active in Basel who also produced many of the woodcuts for Sebastian Brant's Narrenschiff.
PROVENANCE:
Carthusians of San Salvatore, Monte Bracco (Saluzzo), early inscriptions on first leaf of vols 1 and 3
Sotheby's, Milan
3.8
Reserve: $8,750.00
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Opera [edited by Johann Amerbach and Johannes (Heynlin) de Lapide]
Basel: Johann Amerbach; 1492
3 volumes
folio: 8 by 11 3/4" (291 x 202mm.)
268, 293, & 290 leaves
part I: a–d8.6 e f A–C6; 2a–d8.6 e4 f8 g h6 i8 k6 l m8; 3a–d8.6 e6 f8 g4 h6 i–o8.6 p q6 r4 s8 t10;
part II: a–m8.6 n6; 2a–m8.6; 3a b–r8.6 s8;
part III: a–k8.6 l–o6; 2a8 b6 c–h8 i I k6 l–n8; 3a–d8.6 e f6; 4a–f8.6 g10
mostly double column,
52 lines plus headline,
roman and Gothic type,
woodcut by the Meister des Haintz Narr depicting Ambrosius writing in his study,
later vellum bindings, spines gilt in compartments with calf lettering-pieces,
lacking r6 and quire s8 in volume 2,
volume 2 stained, , new endpapers in volume 3
The collected works of St Ambrosius formed part of Amerbach's programme to produce authoritative editions of the Church Fathers. The woodcut of Ambrosius in his study was historically attributed to Albrecht Durer but is now assigned to the Meister des Haintz Narr, an artist active in Basel who also produced many of the woodcuts for Sebastian Brant's Narrenschiff.
PROVENANCE:
Carthusians of San Salvatore, Monte Bracco (Saluzzo), early inscriptions on first leaf of vols 1 and 3
Sotheby's, Milan
3.8
Reserve: $8,750.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1492 INCUNABULA 3 volumes Saint AMBROSE antique FOLIO incunable RARE
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