$1,046
Luther, Martin (1483-1546) Die Siebed Teil Bucher des Ehrenwurdigen Herrn Doctoris Mart. Lutheri. Wittemberg: Hans Lufft, 1554. First collected edition of fifty-one shorter pieces critical of the Pope and Catholic bishops written between 1518 and 1546; title page printed in red and black with large woodcut of Christ crucified and flanked by Luther and Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560), who edited the text, bound in contemporary wooden boards, front board with original covering material, rebacked with the new leather covering the back board as well, lacking clasps, edges stained blue, some stains and tears to contents, 12 x 7 3/4 in. [dagger]8 [last leaf blank & present], A-Z6, a-z6, Aa-Zz6, AA-ZZ6, aa-mm6, nn4. Estimate $400-600 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-07-23
