ID 1236259
Lot 29 | Cyprian's Works
Estimate value
$ 1 000 – 2 000
The complete works of one of the first great Christian writers in Latin, collected by Erasmus. Saint Cyprian's prolific and important writings explored early Christian theology and practices. Adams C-3151.
Folio (304 x 208mm). (Faint tidemark to one gathering, a couple short tears). Contemporary blindstamped calf (remnants of clasps, front board detached, spine reinforced with tape). Provenance: Hendrik van Zanten, warden of the college and school at Delft — presented by him to the college, 26 March 1605 (presentation inscription on title) – library markings and bookplate.
| Artist: | Erasmus Roterodamus (1466 - 1536) Saint Cyprian (210 - 258) |
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| Genre: | Religious genre |
| Place of origin: | Switzerland |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
| Artist: | Erasmus Roterodamus (1466 - 1536) Saint Cyprian (210 - 258) |
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| Genre: | Religious genre |
| Place of origin: | Switzerland |
| Auction house category: | Printed books |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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