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ENARRATIONES PIAE AC ERUDITAE IN QUATUOR PROPHETAS (QUOS VOCANT) MAIORES: ISAIAM, JERERMIA[M], EIUSQU[UE] THRENOS & BARUCH, EZECHIELEM, DANIELEM [...].
by Dionysius Carthusian
Cologne; Aug. 1548
Folio: 8 by 11.5"
[16]-814-[1] pp.
Title within a large wood-engraved historiated frame and some large historiated initials.
Vellum bound, soiled, pages are strongly browned. Dampstain at first few pages.
Commentaries on the Book of the latter Prophets by the Limburg Carthusian Dionysius van Rijkel (1402-1471).
Text in Latin
- Ref. VD16 D-1882. - Adams D-565. - Not in STC German.
Provenance:
Library of the College of Naples, at the use of Priest Salmersa (?) (period manuscript entry).
- Library stamps.
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Reserve: $945.00
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by Dionysius Carthusian
Cologne; Aug. 1548
Folio: 8 by 11.5"
[16]-814-[1] pp.
Title within a large wood-engraved historiated frame and some large historiated initials.
Vellum bound, soiled, pages are strongly browned. Dampstain at first few pages.
Commentaries on the Book of the latter Prophets by the Limburg Carthusian Dionysius van Rijkel (1402-1471).
Text in Latin
- Ref. VD16 D-1882. - Adams D-565. - Not in STC German.
Provenance:
Library of the College of Naples, at the use of Priest Salmersa (?) (period manuscript entry).
- Library stamps.
=
Reserve: $945.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1548 Book of Prophets Commentaries by Dionysius Carthusian antique FOLIO vellum
Estimate $1,100-$1,500
Starting Price
$460
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