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mei/02010779 Typ Inc 366.5 [02010779]

Cambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US) : Typ Inc 366.5

ISTC No.it00495000
AuthorTüsch, Hans Erhart
TitleBurgundische Historie
ImprintStrassburg : [Heinrich Knoblochtzer], 1477
Format
Languageger
SubjectHistory
Periodcontemporary

Description of Copy

Copy Id02010779
Holding InstitutionCambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US)
CollectionPrinting and Graphic Arts
ShelfmarkTyp Inc 366.5
Also bound with this copyJacobus de Theramo: Consolatio peccatorum, seu Processus Belial [German] Das buch der tröstung aller sünder. - [Augsburg : Johann Bämler, about 1476] [ij00076000] (MEI ID: 02010780)
NoteRecord created by John Lancaster.
Physical DescriptionBound first in the volume. -- Leaf [a]1 lacking.
Size of leaves291 × 210 mm
Support material (book)b
SourceWalsh 129

Provenance 1471 - 1500

Areae-gx
Time period1471 - 1500
Provenance TypeBinding
Binding noteContemporary blind-stamped and blind-tooled leather over wooden boards; stamps include large and small rosettes and a fleur-de-lys; one center brass clasp, latch on upper cover, with leather thong; paper label on spine with shelfmark “H | 2”.
Binding date15th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureYes
Binding statusOriginal binding (not significantly altered)
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
Decoration NoteWoodcut initial on [a]2r colored in green, yellow, and red, as is the woodcut of Charles the Bold on [b]2r; five of the other woodcuts partially colored in green or green and yellow.
Illustration coloured in by handYes
RubricationYes
Rubrication noteParagraph marks and underlinings added in alternate red and blue, capital strokes in red. (15th century)
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered uncertain
Sourceac

Provenance 1901 - 1940

PlaceNew York (Geonames ID: 5128581)
Arean-us-ny
Time period1901 - 1940
Provenance nameHarper, Lathrop Colgate, 1867 - 1950 [Person; Bookseller] (Male, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
NoteHofer acquisition record shows purchase from Harper.
SourceUnknown / other

Provenance 1931 - 1960

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
Arean-us-ma
Time period1931 - 1960 (Start date conjectural, but likely.)
Provenance nameHofer, Frances L. [Person; Former Owner] (Female, No characterisation/lay)
Hofer, Philip, 1898 - 1984 [Person; Donor] (Male, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBooklabels of Philip Hofer and Frances Hofer on front pastedown. Purchased from Lathrop C. Harper.
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Provenance 1951 -

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
Arean-us-ma
Time period1951 -
Provenance nameHarvard College Library, 1636- [Corporate body; Present Owner] (No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
Note15 December 1952—Gift of Philip Hofer.
Method of acquisitionDonation
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2017-05-27 15:57:38

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  02010779

Cambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US) : Typ Inc 366.5

ISTC No.it00495000
AuthorTüsch, Hans Erhart
TitleBurgundische Historie
ImprintStrassburg : [Heinrich Knoblochtzer], 1477
Format
Languageger
SubjectHistory
Periodcontemporary

Description of Copy

Copy Id02010779
Holding InstitutionCambridge MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library (US)
CollectionPrinting and Graphic Arts
ShelfmarkTyp Inc 366.5
Also bound with this copyJacobus de Theramo: Consolatio peccatorum, seu Processus Belial [German] Das buch der tröstung aller sünder. - [Augsburg : Johann Bämler, about 1476] [ij00076000] (MEI ID: 02010780)
NoteRecord created by John Lancaster.
Physical DescriptionBound first in the volume. -- Leaf [a]1 lacking.
Size of leaves291 × 210 mm
Support material (book)b
SourceWalsh 129

Provenance 1471 - 1500

Areae-gx
Time period1471 - 1500
Provenance TypeBinding
Binding noteContemporary blind-stamped and blind-tooled leather over wooden boards; stamps include large and small rosettes and a fleur-de-lys; one center brass clasp, latch on upper cover, with leather thong; paper label on spine with shelfmark “H | 2”.
Binding date15th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureYes
Binding statusOriginal binding (not significantly altered)
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
Decoration NoteWoodcut initial on [a]2r colored in green, yellow, and red, as is the woodcut of Charles the Bold on [b]2r; five of the other woodcuts partially colored in green or green and yellow.
Illustration coloured in by handYes
RubricationYes
Rubrication noteParagraph marks and underlinings added in alternate red and blue, capital strokes in red. (15th century)
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered uncertain
Sourceac

Provenance 1901 - 1940

PlaceNew York (Geonames ID: 5128581)
Arean-us-ny
Time period1901 - 1940
Provenance nameHarper, Lathrop Colgate, 1867 - 1950 [Person; Bookseller] (Male, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
NoteHofer acquisition record shows purchase from Harper.
SourceUnknown / other

Provenance 1931 - 1960

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
Arean-us-ma
Time period1931 - 1960 (Start date conjectural, but likely.)
Provenance nameHofer, Frances L. [Person; Former Owner] (Female, No characterisation/lay)
Hofer, Philip, 1898 - 1984 [Person; Donor] (Male, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
NoteBooklabels of Philip Hofer and Frances Hofer on front pastedown. Purchased from Lathrop C. Harper.
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Provenance 1951 -

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 4931972)
Arean-us-ma
Time period1951 -
Provenance nameHarvard College Library, 1636- [Corporate body; Present Owner] (No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeExlibris
Note15 December 1952—Gift of Philip Hofer.
Method of acquisitionDonation
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
Sourceac

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2017-05-27 15:57:38