Robertus Caracciolus - Sermones de laudibus sanctorum - 1489
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First edition incunable of Sermones de laudibus sanctorum by Robertus Caracciolus, printed in Naples in 1489, leather binding, Latin, 448 pages, complete with slipcase, in good condition.
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Extremely rare incunable in first edition from 1489.
Printed in Naples
Author
Robertus Caracciolus
The Franciscan and Bishop of Aquino, Robertus Caracciolus (1425-1495), was one of the great preachers of the 15th century.
Title
Sermons of praise for the saints.
First edition of the popular sermon collection of that time.
By the end of 1490 alone, nine incunabula editions had appeared.
Drucker
Matthias von Olmütz (alias Matthias Moravus), Giovan Marco da Parma, and Pietro Molino; Naples, January 31, 1489
Description
Extremely rare first edition of this incunable printed in Naples with sermons praising the saints.
In Germany, this edition has been recorded in only one library; worldwide, it is found in a total of only 54 libraries. In pristine condition with empty initial spaces.
Equipment
Gothic type, 2 columns, 50 lines. Untouched, with empty initial spaces. Beautifully wide-margin.
Sheet: 22 x 16 cm; Text: 15.5 x 11.5 cm.
Collation
3 leaves of the flyleaf (somewhat younger), 6 leaves of the preface/tabla, 218 leaves, 3 leaves of the flyleaf (somewhat younger, the last leaf on the back with handwriting from the 16th/17th century).
Together 224. Complete incunable.
The seventh sheet (a1) and the last sheet (z4) are white.
Law formula: (6), a-sf8, s-z8, A-B8, C6, D4.
According to the information in the incunable catalog of the block books, the blank leaf page 7 is listed as 'a1'. The foliation in the book incorrectly begins only after this blank leaf and is therefore counted from a1 to a7.
cover
Contemporary leather binding over solid wood covers. Spine renewed – blind-embossed ornamentation and gold-embossed title. Cover in newer canvas case. Closures missing, closure fittings present in fragments. The front of the book block bears an old title inscription in brown ink. Good condition. The covers are rubbed and stained, edges and corners bumped. Spine renewed, new endbands.
Small Folio: 23 x 17 x 6 cm.
state
Good, extremely fresh and untouched condition. Strong impression, firm rag paper. Clean copy, only partially lightly flecked and finger-marked. First page on the blank front side with an old stamp and slight ink stain. Occasionally contemporary marginalia. Good and complete copy with the original cut.
Provenance
Alteration of handwritten author entry: 'Roberti Carazolo of the Order of Preachers, Sermones Vary minorum' on the front side of the first leaf.
Alter Library Temple 'Coll... de la Comp. de Jesvs de Corvo'.
References
Literature: GW 6051; Hain/Copinger/Reichling 4480; Proctor 6707; Goff C 143; BMC VI, 864 (IB.29437); ic00143000; Mendes 342; Madsen 1022.
Libraries: Not in the BSB; only 1 copy in Germany.
Worldwide, there are only 54 libraries, of which 30 are in Italy, and only 43 of these libraries have complete collections.
Safely acquire cultural assets
We hereby confirm the originality and proper provenance of the offered incunable.
This is at the time of sale free from third-party rights.
Information on shipping, customs, and export
The shipping costs include careful packaging of the items as well as insured shipping to the respective destination country.
For shipments outside the EU with a purchase price of currently 1,000 EURO or more (as of 2023), customs documents must be requested. We handle this service for the buyer. The associated costs of 60 EURO are already included in the displayed shipping costs. The customs authorities' processing time takes approximately 2-3 days.
Obtaining export licenses for objects requiring approval under the Cultural Property Protection Act (incunables) for export to a third country takes approximately 20 days and costs about 200 euros. These costs are also already included in the shipping fees.
Seller's Story
Antiquities from over five centuries
We are passionate collectors and traders with over 20 years of experience.
Be enchanted by incunabula as well as by rare and valuable prints.
We take you on a journey through the ages, from the beginnings of book printing in the 15th century, through selected works of the Renaissance in the 16th century, to interesting classics of the 17th and 18th centuries.
We examine our objects to the best of our knowledge and conscience for authenticity and genuineness. We guarantee their originality and authenticity according to the information provided in our descriptions. We always see technically constructive feedback as a positive suggestion, not as criticism.
We explain for all our objects the lawful acquisition and freedom of rights against third parties.
Translated by Google TranslateExtremely rare incunable in first edition from 1489.
Printed in Naples
Author
Robertus Caracciolus
The Franciscan and Bishop of Aquino, Robertus Caracciolus (1425-1495), was one of the great preachers of the 15th century.
Title
Sermons of praise for the saints.
First edition of the popular sermon collection of that time.
By the end of 1490 alone, nine incunabula editions had appeared.
Drucker
Matthias von Olmütz (alias Matthias Moravus), Giovan Marco da Parma, and Pietro Molino; Naples, January 31, 1489
Description
Extremely rare first edition of this incunable printed in Naples with sermons praising the saints.
In Germany, this edition has been recorded in only one library; worldwide, it is found in a total of only 54 libraries. In pristine condition with empty initial spaces.
Equipment
Gothic type, 2 columns, 50 lines. Untouched, with empty initial spaces. Beautifully wide-margin.
Sheet: 22 x 16 cm; Text: 15.5 x 11.5 cm.
Collation
3 leaves of the flyleaf (somewhat younger), 6 leaves of the preface/tabla, 218 leaves, 3 leaves of the flyleaf (somewhat younger, the last leaf on the back with handwriting from the 16th/17th century).
Together 224. Complete incunable.
The seventh sheet (a1) and the last sheet (z4) are white.
Law formula: (6), a-sf8, s-z8, A-B8, C6, D4.
According to the information in the incunable catalog of the block books, the blank leaf page 7 is listed as 'a1'. The foliation in the book incorrectly begins only after this blank leaf and is therefore counted from a1 to a7.
cover
Contemporary leather binding over solid wood covers. Spine renewed – blind-embossed ornamentation and gold-embossed title. Cover in newer canvas case. Closures missing, closure fittings present in fragments. The front of the book block bears an old title inscription in brown ink. Good condition. The covers are rubbed and stained, edges and corners bumped. Spine renewed, new endbands.
Small Folio: 23 x 17 x 6 cm.
state
Good, extremely fresh and untouched condition. Strong impression, firm rag paper. Clean copy, only partially lightly flecked and finger-marked. First page on the blank front side with an old stamp and slight ink stain. Occasionally contemporary marginalia. Good and complete copy with the original cut.
Provenance
Alteration of handwritten author entry: 'Roberti Carazolo of the Order of Preachers, Sermones Vary minorum' on the front side of the first leaf.
Alter Library Temple 'Coll... de la Comp. de Jesvs de Corvo'.
References
Literature: GW 6051; Hain/Copinger/Reichling 4480; Proctor 6707; Goff C 143; BMC VI, 864 (IB.29437); ic00143000; Mendes 342; Madsen 1022.
Libraries: Not in the BSB; only 1 copy in Germany.
Worldwide, there are only 54 libraries, of which 30 are in Italy, and only 43 of these libraries have complete collections.
Safely acquire cultural assets
We hereby confirm the originality and proper provenance of the offered incunable.
This is at the time of sale free from third-party rights.
Information on shipping, customs, and export
The shipping costs include careful packaging of the items as well as insured shipping to the respective destination country.
For shipments outside the EU with a purchase price of currently 1,000 EURO or more (as of 2023), customs documents must be requested. We handle this service for the buyer. The associated costs of 60 EURO are already included in the displayed shipping costs. The customs authorities' processing time takes approximately 2-3 days.
Obtaining export licenses for objects requiring approval under the Cultural Property Protection Act (incunables) for export to a third country takes approximately 20 days and costs about 200 euros. These costs are also already included in the shipping fees.
Seller's Story
Antiquities from over five centuries
We are passionate collectors and traders with over 20 years of experience.
Be enchanted by incunabula as well as by rare and valuable prints.
We take you on a journey through the ages, from the beginnings of book printing in the 15th century, through selected works of the Renaissance in the 16th century, to interesting classics of the 17th and 18th centuries.
We examine our objects to the best of our knowledge and conscience for authenticity and genuineness. We guarantee their originality and authenticity according to the information provided in our descriptions. We always see technically constructive feedback as a positive suggestion, not as criticism.
We explain for all our objects the lawful acquisition and freedom of rights against third parties.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Number of Books
1
Subject
Religion
Book Title
Sermones de laudibus sanctorum
Author/ Illustrator
Robertus Caracciolus
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1489
Height
23 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
17 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Matthias von Olmütz
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
448
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