- A 13th Century Illuminated Psalter
A 13th Century Illuminated Psalter Leaf Northwest France or Paris on parchment paper hand illuminated with gold red and blue inks. Latin in black/brown ink under cream matte with red line design gold wood frame sight size 7" x 5" overall 19" x 13-1/2". The psalter was the principal book for private devotion before the development of books of hours in the thirteenth century. This psalter leaf follows the usual practice of dividing the Psalms according to the cycle in which they were recited at the matins and vespers over the course of the week every week in the secular medieval church.
- Six illuminated letters from a
Six illuminated letters from a Psalter, framed and mounted as one, 29cm x 39cm
- A Pennsylvania German psalter titled
A Pennsylvania German psalter titled Der Psalter, des Konigs und Propheten Davids, verduetschet von D. Martin Luther, mit kurzen Summarien oder Inhalt jedes Psalmen, Besonders fur Schulen eingerichtet (Philadelphia, 1791). Together with an early 19th century leather bound book in German titled Garden of Paradise by Johann Arndt (Nuremberg, 1805).
- Kelmscott Press. Psalmi Penitentiales,
Kelmscott Press. Psalmi Penitentiales, ed. F. S. Ellis, Printed by William Morris, 1894. One of 300 copies, printed in red and black, decorative borders and initials. 4to., cont red morocco gilt, aeg. by the Doves Bindery, 1897/Provenance: Spetchley Park
- THE VICTORIA PSALTER (The Psalms
THE VICTORIA PSALTER (The Psalms of David), Owen Jones, 1861.With repoussé binding and large chromolithographic plates.43 x 32cm
- A French Psalter Leaf from a Book
A French Psalter Leaf from a Book of Hours 15th Century Provenance: Otto F. Ege Cleveland Ohio. Probably Northeastern France or Paris this is an original page or leaf from a medieval Psalter. The psalter was the principal book for private devotion before the development of books of hours in the thirteenth century. This psalter leaf follows the usual practice of dividing the Psalms according to the cycle in which they were recited at the matins and vespers over the course of the week every week in the secular medieval church. Hand illuminated with gold red and blue inks on vellum. Sight size 3-1/2"T x 2-1/4"W overall in frame 12-1/2"T x 11"W.
- VERY EARLY PSALTER IN GREEK (Antwerp:
VERY EARLY PSALTER IN GREEK (Antwerp: Christophe Plantin, 1584), 3-3/4 in. spine, vellum boards, title page with a woodcut, two owners' signatures, Dutch inscription on front free endpaper.
- PSALTERIUM GLOSATUM SALTERIO ANGLO-CATALAN
PSALTERIUM GLOSATUM SALTERIO ANGLO-CATALAN (The Anglo-Catalan psalter). Facsimile Edition of the original medieval illuminated manuscript, in full color with gold stamping, M. Moleiro Editor, S.A., 2004, #125/987, in morocco binding and slipcase, certificate of authenticity on inside back cover, 20.25"h x 14"w
- A French Psalter Page Folio page
A French Psalter Page Folio page from a Breviary. Ink colored pigments and gold leaf on vellum apprx. sight size 6-3/4" x 4-3/4" framed overall apprx. 12-3/4" x 10-3/4". The hand of two different scribes are in this text. Provenance: Otto F. Ege Cleveland Ohio.
- FRENCH 14TH CENTURY PSALTER PAGE,
FRENCH 14TH CENTURY PSALTER PAGE, FROM THE REIGN OF PHILIP V THE TALL, KING OF FRANCE AND NAVARRE 3 ?" x 2 ?" image Ca. 1320. Probably Northeastern France or the Low Countries, this is an original page, or leaf, from a Psalter. Double-sided. Hand inscribed in black, red and blue inks on vellum. Text in Latin. This psalter leaf follows the usual practice of dividing the Psalms according to the cycle in which they were recited at the matins and vespers over the course of the week, every week, in the medieval church. Framed and matted under glass with historical note in second opening, overall in decorative mat and frame 10 ½" x 9-¼". Provenance: old private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
- PSALMS AND HYMNS BY WATTPsalms
PSALMS AND HYMNS BY WATTPsalms and Hymns. Author: Watt. Publisher: London: Houlston and Stoneman.
- Two miniature books of psalms with
Two miniature books of psalms with elaborate needlework covers: “The Whole Booke of Psalmes Collected Into English Meeter,” 1625 by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, with skull embroidered cover, 3”L x 2”W; with 1642 edition of same book, inscription on inside, Daniel Slater, His Book 1774, with tulip embroidered cover 4.25”L x 2”W. Condition: cover currently unmatched from larger example, both will losses and fading to needlework, some folding to edges of pages CT Transfer Fee $10
- Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) "Paliurus", plate 353, from Hortus Eystettensis, copper engraving with hand coloring, first edition, 1613, Nuremberg, sight 19-1/4" x 15-1/2". Glazed, matted and handsomely framed.
- THE ANGLO-CATALAN PSALTER, 2006
THE ANGLO-CATALAN PSALTER, 2006 Moleiro Editeur, S.A., hardcover in jacket, 293 pages, color photos, ISBN 84-96400-08-5, 15"h x 13"w
- Gustav S. Peters fraktur (Harrisburg,
Gustav S. Peters fraktur (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, circa 1796-1847), depicting Christ before Caiphas and others, Pilate to the right, signed in plate at bottom, color engraving on paper, 9-7/8 x 13 in.; 19th century maple veneer frame. Surface wrinkled, loose, water stains, toning, creases; frame refinished. Deaccessioned from MESDA and Old Salem to benefit the Acquisition Fund.
- A 13th Century Psalter Page From
A 13th Century Psalter Page From The Gospel of St. John Folio page from an English Bible: The Gospel of St. John Chapter 18 verse 10 through Chapter 19 verse 15. Ink and color on vellum apprx. 14-3/4" x 11-1/8" matted overall apprx. 20" x 16" not framed. Fine example of period calligraphy.
- [Bible.] Liber psalmorum Davidis.
[Bible.] Liber psalmorum Davidis. Parisiis: E Typographia Regia 1642. 325 pp. with publisher's emblem at rear; folio. Contemporary full leather binding gilt decorated spine; joints splitting; one spine compartment removed; general wear and scuffing to covers; lacking marbled endpapers but blanks present at front and rear. Beautifully printed in large type with wide margins. Stains at top of pages not affecting text
- 9 vols. (3 wrappers) Merton, Thomas:
9 vols. (3 wrappers) Merton, Thomas: Praying The Psalms. Collegeville, Minn: Liturgical Press, (1956). 12mo, orig. color pictorial wrappers; slightly creased, some edge wear. pencil underlining in text. Dell'Isila A22a. * Che Cosa E La Contemplazione. Brescia: Morcelliana, (1951). #765/1000. 12mo, orig. wrappers, glassine. Light wear. Breit & Daggy 1.115h. * The Christmas Sermons of Bl. Guerric of Igny. (Abbey of Gethsemani), (1959). 1st Am. ed. With an essay by Thomas Merton. 8vo, orig. burgundy cloth shelf-back & decorated bds., gilt-lettered spine, paper label, glassine. Bright, attractive copy. B. & D. 1.12. * The Monastic Journey. Kansas City: Sheed, Andrews and McMeel, (1977). 1st Am. ed. thus. 8vo, orig. grey cloth, d/j (price clipped, light edge wear). B. & D. 1.54. * A Catch of Anti-Letters. Thomas Merton, Robert Lax. Kansas City: Sheed, Andrews and McMeel, (1978). 1st ed.? 8vo, orig. muted yellow cloth, d/j. Illus. Light wear. B. & D. 1.11. * Geography of Holiness: The Photography of Thomas Merton. New York: Pilgrim Press, (1980). 1st Am. ed. Edited by Debra Prasard Patnik. 4to, orig. beige cloth, d/j. Photo plates. Minor wear. B. & D. 1.35. * Encounter: Thomas Merton & D.T. Suzuki. N.p.: Larlspur Press, 1988. #274/1060. Tall 8vo, orig. grey cloth, d/j (minor smudging). Bright, attractive copy. * (Merton, Thomas, translator.) Cuadra, Pablo Antonio. The Jaguar & The Moon. Greensboro: Unicorn Press, (1974). 8vo, orig. cloth & bds., paper label; minor wear. B. & D. 2.781c. * Another issue of the preceding, orig. wrappers; minor wear
- Northern European School (possibly
Northern European School (possibly 17th century) Relief of a Gospel Writer, possibly Saint John, carved, polychromed and gilt wood with painted plaster shelf, figure 15-1/4 in., shelf 9 in.,
- A 13th Century Illuminated Manuscript
A 13th Century Illuminated Manuscript from the Reign of Philip Augustus Probably Northeastern France or Paris this is an original page or leaf from a Psalter. Double-sided. Hand illuminated with gold red and blue inks on vellum. Text in Latin. Sight size 5" x 3-1/2" overall in decorative matt and frame 11" x 7-1/4".
- 1 vol. Pseaumes de David. Rouen:
1 vol. Pseaumes de David. Rouen: Raphael du Petit Val, 1611. Translated into French by Philippe Desportes. 12mo, contemp. vellum; light to moderate wear. Engraved title page. Title page slightly darkened & with minor repair, gutter reinforced. Bound with: Desportes, Philippe. Prieres et Meditations Chrestiennes. Rouen: David du Petit Val, 1629. 12mo, wear & dampstaining to last 2 leaves, last leaf repaired.
- Betrachtungen über das ganze Leiden
Betrachtungen über das ganze Leiden Christi "Im Oelgarten vor dem geistlichen Gericht der Jüden vor dem weltlichen Gericht Pilati und Herodis und auf dem Berge Golgatha; Nach der Harmonischen Beschreibung der vier Evangelisten abgehandelt. (Nebst) Betrachtungen der sieben letzten Worte des Gekreuzigten Jesu. Translated; Views of all the sufferings of Christ "In Oelgarten before the spiritual court of the Jews before the secular court of Pilate and Herod and on Mount Calvary; treated by the harmonic description of the four evangelists Views of the seven last words of crucified Jesus" Jena: Johann Wilhelm Hartung 1746. 8 vo. Hardbound in full leather with red leather tile insert. text in German two color ink with copper engravings and woodblock devices. The main headings of the Evangelical Lutheran theologians of the Passion of Christ individually in the decade from 1722 his work at the Universities of Jena and Halle 1720-1730 was first published the preface as a collection of Fresenius .- Rambach (1693-1735) representatives of the pietistic theology in Spener's successor was one of the most distinguished preachers of the early Enlightenment in Germany reorganized the educational system in Hesse-Darmstadt and encouraged - to the doctrinal orthodoxy turned the development of the Pietism of Halle character in Hesse .- Fresenius (1705-1761) had in Gießen one's closest friends and Rambach was estimated since 1743 in Frankfurt am Main as a preacher much. As a strict opponent of the Moravian Church he referred in the preface to Rambach writings (dated December 1744) detailed comments against Zinzendorf Free Church Brethren
- * (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der
* (RELIGION) BAADER SEBASTIAN Der Spanische prediger auf teutscher Cantzel das ist. Augsburg: Veith 1746-1748. 3 vols. in one. Folio blind-stamped vellum with original clasps title in red and black. Soiling and wear to boards; intermittent foxing; ex-library copy with stamp to front pastedown.
- THE LUTTRELL PSALTER, FOLIO SOCIETY
THE LUTTRELL PSALTER, FOLIO SOCIETY FACSIMILE A boxed set published by the Folio Society, London, 2006, #979/1480, comprising a facsimile of the complete manuscript, now in the British Museum, beautifully bound in full goatskin with colored leather onlays and gilt tooling; and a commentary volume by Michelle P. Brown, 8vo, cloth, boards; with fitted clamshell box.
- 1 vol. (Raskin, Saul, illustrator.)
1 vol. (Raskin, Saul, illustrator.) The Book of Psalms. (New York), (1942). First edition. 4to, orig. gilt-lettered blue cloth; occasionally slightly scuffed, d/j (chipped, some paper loss). Illus. Internally clean. Hebrew/English/Yiddish text. Property from the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Meyer Naide, Philadelphia, PA Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. 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. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
- Attributed to Peter Oliver (British,
Attributed to Peter Oliver (British, 1594-1648)
Two Figures Praying
mixed media on velum
3 x 3 1/4 inches.
- MANUSCRIPT PAGES CIRCA 1050 A.D.,
MANUSCRIPT PAGES CIRCA 1050 A.D., ON VELLUM, OF PSALMS ...A folded single sheet copy of Psalms 77 and 78, on fine vellum, beautifully handwritten, with Latin flosses to the sides. Probably from a monastery shortly before Norman Conquest. Dimensions: As folded, 8.75 by 7.625 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
A section of one page is missing, entailing about 20% of the document. The edges are somewhat ragged, and there are minor insect, pin and staple holes. The ink in some of the glosses is somewhat faded. 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.
- Large English Hand-Colored Lithographed
Large English Hand-Colored Lithographed Image of a Bipartite Stained Glass Window, third quarter 19th century, depicting Pontius Pilate condemning Christ in the lower section and the Crucifixion in the upper section, presented in a good period giltwood concave molding frame of lancet-arched form, the frame reverse with the period printed paper label of J. Troughton, Cambridge, carver, gilder, framer and retailer of looking glasses, h. 43-3/4", w. 26", d. 2-1/2".
- P. Vesper painting (American, 20th
P. Vesper painting (American, 20th century), field workers harvesting crops, signed lower right "P Vesper", oil on canvas, 16 x 28 in.; wood frame.
- FRENCH 15TH CENTURY PAGE FROM PSALTER,
FRENCH 15TH CENTURY PAGE FROM PSALTER, FROM THE REIGN OF CHARLES VIII, THE AFFABLE, KING OF FRANCE 6" x 4 ½" image opening Ca. 1490. Probably Northeastern France or the Low Countries, this is an original page, or leaf, from a Psalter. Double-sided. Hand inscribed in black, red and blue inks on paper. Text in Latin. This psalter leaf follows the usual practice of dividing the Psalms according to the cycle in which they were recited at the matins and vespers over the course of the week, every week, in the medieval church.
Framed and matted under glass with historical note in second opening, overall in decorative mat and frame 13" x 11 ?". Provenance: old private collection, Pittsburgh, PA.
- A Priest's Chasuble having polychrome
A Priest's Chasuble having polychrome floral decoration and silver threading. Height 44 inches.
- Albrecht Dürer (German 1471-1528)
Albrecht Dürer (German 1471-1528) "The Penance of Saint Chrysostomus c. 1497" copper engraving on first-half of 18th c. paper later impression from the original plate late 16th/early 17th c. monogrammed in plate lower center illegibly inscribed in ink en verso with "Milwaukee Art Center" and "Besler Eitel" labels en verso Bartsch 53 7 1/8 in. x 4 5/8 in. attractively matted and framed. Provenance: Estate of noted antiquarian Tullius Brady Brookhaven Mississippi.
- James Alphege Brewer. An etching/aquatint
James Alphege Brewer. An etching/aquatint of St. Paul's Cathedral titled bottom left on the print and signed in the margin J. Alphege Brewer. 29 x 44 cm.
- Pyle School (19-20th c.) unframed
Pyle School (19-20th c.) unframed oil on canvas laid down on masonite seated Pilgrim with clay pipe, igned 'L.R.' indistinctly
17.5"H x 15"W
- KPM MARY MAGDALENE ZAPF PORCELAIN
KPM MARY MAGDALENE ZAPF PORCELAIN PLAQUE 15.5" GermanyLate 19th- Early 20th CenturyDepicts a bare breasted Mary Magdalene shrouded by a blue cloak lounging while reading a book. This plaque sold in 2012 at Christie's, sale 2536.
- *A German Salt Glaze Pitcher having
*A German Salt Glaze Pitcher having a pewter lid over the baluster form body with applied handles. Height 11 inches.