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1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513:1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513: Questions Morales Magistri Petri Tatareti in octo capita distincter quam doctissime ab codem disputute atique discusse nec seginter an notate: atque nouiter emendate sicut legenti patebit, by Pierre Tataret, Published by pierre Gaudoul in 1513, probably in Paris. This is the amended first edition of Pierre Tataret's discussion of Aristotle's Nichomachan Ethics. The cover has been replaced with a 15th Century page from a dutch book of hours and the front flyleaves and last pages of the index are missing. Superb woodcut illustrations include title page with Virgin and Child in a ship. Dimensions: 5 3/4 by 4 by 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
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Cover has been replaced, and there is insect damage and a small hole in the front is piece, which also slightly abraded. Pages have some minor folds and finger marks. The last part of illustration of "Prestre Ichan" is missing. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised that we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
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15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) -15TH C BOOK SHEET (WOODBLOCK) - Double Sheet Page from 'The Nuremberg Chronicle' full folio 1493 in Latin by Hartmann Schedel a world history this sheet depicting the town of Buda (CXXXIX) double glazed with mat in gold frame SS: 14 3/4'' x 21'' OS:
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THIRTY-ONE VOLUMES ON ANTIQUE TEXTILES.THIRTY-ONE VOLUMES ON ANTIQUE TEXTILES.
Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
Fifteenth-Century Illuminated LiturgicalFifteenth-Century Illuminated Liturgical Manuscript Germany, mid 15th century, 89 parchment leaves with pricked vertical edges and rule lines sewn together to form a codex, Gothic textura quadrata text letters in black ink with red and blue rubrication, many decorated letters including 18 illuminated letters richly ornamented in polychrome colors and gold leaf, miniature depiction of Sudarium Christi (face of Christ on a cloth, from John 20:7), scattered marginalia in ink, 12-5/8 x 8-1/2 in.,
1930's Grand-Daughter Clock1930's Grand-Daughter Clock
Persian Illuminated Page from thePersian Illuminated Page from the Anthology of Three Hundred Poems ca. 1650 Framed under glass overall 16-3/4" x 14-3/4" with tan velvet backing "1650 Persia" and "Anthology of 300 Poems" written on the bottom of the matting.
THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)
Thirteen-Piece LimogThirteen-Piece Limog
C. 1930' s Wedding Ring quilt.C. 1930' s Wedding Ring quilt.
A scrap album, circa 1830, containingA scrap album, circa 1830, containing hand written pages of poetry some initialled, prints and drawings
Three-volume 1574 German history:Three-volume 1574 German history: Germaniae Antiquae Illustrationem Continet in que…MDLXV-MDLXXIIII August 1574 , vellum bindings with gilt embossed coat-of-arms, book plate "Ex Libris Liechtensteinianias", 12-1/2 x 8-1/2 in. Toning, bindings stained and discolored, minor water stains and foxing. The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee
Actions Against the Ottoman Empire,Actions Against the Ottoman Empire, 1578: LONICER, PHILIPP, Compiler . Chronicorvm Tvrcicorvm, IN QVIBVS VITA, INDOLES, ET ADVERSVS TVRCAS RES GESTAE GEORGII CASTRIOTI, EPIROTARVM PRINCI-pis (qui propter egregia & præclara facinora SCANDERBEGVS, hoc est, Alexander Magnus, cognominatus fuit) Libris XIII. describunter à Marino Barletio, Scodrensi sacerdote: TOMVS TERTIVS. Impressum Francoforti ad Moenum: (Apvd Ioannem Feyrabendt, Impensis Sigismundi Feyrabendts.), 1578. Small folio. 12x8.5 inches. [6], 271, [8] pages. Illustrated throughout. Bound in full late 19th century vellum with red morocco title, four raised bands with five compartments housing gilt devices on the spine, all edges blue. A beautifully illustrated volume, described in 13 books, concerning the actions against the Turks of the Ottoman Empire. Minor soiling to covers, lacking preliminaries to the title, title lightly stained and annotated with several old names and the small, circular stamp of the Monastery Bibliotheca Worlik, minor staining to text and with several old repairs, overall a very good copy. Descended in the House of Schwarzenberg
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LATE-MEDIEVAL GREGORIAN CHANT ONLATE-MEDIEVAL GREGORIAN CHANT ON PARCHMENTA Gregorian chant notated on a large two-sided leaf, hand-painted on parchment, from the late Medieval period circa 13th-15th century. Latin liturgical antiphonal with neumatic notation in the C clef, pages 100-101 from a choirbook. On one side is marginalia reading "Florence, Italy 1924", and alongside is framed an old photo of the statue of Guido of Arezzo in the Uffizi Gallery. The leaf measures approximately 16 1/4" x 12".
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The parchment is wrinkling, particularly toward the bottom, and shows some staining in areas.
TYMPE, MATTHÄUS, Theatrum historicum;TYMPE, MATTHÄUS, Theatrum historicum; continens vindictas divinias, et praemia christianarum virtutum,. ex gravissimis Graecis, Latinis, sacris ac profanis historicis, per Locos Communes iuxta alphabeti seriem dispositum. Acceßit eiusdem Authoris Cynosura morum Evangelica, & in hac secunda editione magna exemplorum copia. Monasterii Westphalia, Ex officina Typographica Michaelis Dalii, Anno M DC XXV, 1625 Estimate $200-400
CASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c. CrusaderCASEIN ON PARCHMENT - 15th c. Crusader Illumination of Christ on Horseback Crushing the Muslims garbed in flowing crimson robes and wielding a flashing sword over his bloodied foes his white stallion rearing up above heaps of bodies entire image border
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1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript:1630 MANUSCRIPT1630 Manuscript: Persio: Tradotto in Verso sciolto e dichiarato, by Francesco Stelluti, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter (The Satires of Persius) A 1630 manuscript, printed in Rome on woven paper, with illustrations by Matheus Greuter that are among the first anatomical illustrations every printed. The manuscript has had its cover replaced with a page from a latin manuscript written on vellum. The book is dedicated to Cardinal Barberino. Dimensions: 8 7/8 by 7 3/4 by 7/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
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Original cover replaced. Minor tears, missing corners, and thumb marks, with very minor corners, and thumb marks, with very minor water damage and a few insect holes. The book is complete and stable. Illustrations are excellent. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
Fratin Christophe [French 1800-Fratin Christophe [French 1800-
Beswick Red Pigeon 1383 and GreyBeswick Red Pigeon 1383 and Grey Pigeon 1383 (2)
Dutch illuminated manuscript probablyDutch illuminated manuscript probably 14th c. with approximately 197 vellum pages with a gilt and leather embossed binding bearing... ?
After Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693After Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693 Dutch) Portrait of a Boy in Classical Dress Depicted Holding a Bow and Arrow with a Spaniel at His Side
Belgian School (Flanders or Bruges,Belgian School (Flanders or Bruges, mid 15th century), Two Illuminated Leaves from a Book of Hours, gouache, gold leaf and brown ink on vellum, one with arched top miniature in frame of burnished gold depicting the enthroned Christ and Mary kneeling; facing page with a large "D" and Latin text with three-sided bars, both with full borders of scrolling foliate decoration with burnished gold leaves, together 6-7/8 x 9-3/4 in., 6-7/8 x 4-7/8 in. (page), modern gilt and painted wood frame,
Italian School (BolognItalian School (Bologn
1 piece. Manuscript Document.1 piece. Manuscript Document. [France?], 1353. Small folio on vellum, in Latin. Framed.
3-18th Century Engravings handcolored3-18th Century Engravings handcolored framed.
SAMPLER - Student Work on LinenSAMPLER - Student Work on Linen by Elizabeth Yerman Heath 'Tenth Year of Her Age and the Year of Our Lord 1803 December 28' with vine border birds potted trees and flowers cats and dogs lion and crowns six line blessing and two line rhyme in vint
A 1930s postcard album containingA 1930s postcard album containing a mixed selection of portrait and other postcards including three silk embroidered cards and a small quantity of loose postcards various
Beswick Model of a Red Pigeon 1383Beswick Model of a Red Pigeon 1383
Pio Joris (1843-1921 Italian) CavalierPio Joris (1843-1921 Italian) Cavalier Reading a Letter in an Interior