Athens, National Library (GR)
: Θ. 11027α
ISTC No.ip01033000
TitlePsalterium [Greek]. Ed: Justinus Decadyus
ImprintVenice : Aldus Manutius, Romanus, [not after 1 Oct. 1498]
Format4°
Languagegrc
SubjectLiturgy
Keywordsbible
Periodmedieval
Description of Copy
Copy Id02108301
Holding InstitutionAthens, National Library (GR)
ShelfmarkΘ. 11027α
NoteCreated by Geri Della Rocca de Candal and Christina Vouvaki-Manousaki based on Yannis Kokkonas, Catalogue of Incunabula of the National Library of Greece [Γιάννης Κόκκωνας, Κατάλογος των αρχετύπων της Εθνικής Βιβλιοθήκης της Ελλάδος], Athens, 1983.
Added notes on watermarks created by Nikolas Sarris, National Library of Greece
Copy FeaturesComplete
Support material (book)Paper
WatermarkYes
DescriptionTwo different watermarks appear in this copy, each in two variences from the two different papermaking moulds used:
1) Briquet 9227, letters A|B within a circle and star above, dated 1496, Venice, w 32 h 102. This is identified by Paul Kristeler, (1893) Italienischen Buchdrucker und Verlegerzeichen bis 1525, Strassburg as deriving from printer and publisher Angelus Britannicus (1483-1511), Brescia.
2) Similar but not identical with crown with cross above, Briquet 4894 and 4895, dated 1495/8, a 76 w 49 h 133
The watermarks appear in the following sequence in the signatures:
A to M: A|B
N to Ρ: Crown
Σ: mixed crown and A|B
Τ to Υ: A|B
SourceKokkonas 98α
Provenance
1890 -
1898
PlaceParis
Areae-fr
Time period1890 - 1898
Provenance TypeBinding
NoteSeveral other bindings by Gruel exist in the Mavrocordatos collection of the National Library of Greece, most of which are covered with exactly the same burgundy-red coloured marocco leather. Many of the other Gruel bindings have the binder's name tooled in gold at the bottom of the spine. Also, the same marbled papers and turn-in gold tooling are identified.
Method of acquisitionunknown
Binding noteRed leather and gilt edges.
Binding date19th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialPaper
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions210 × × mm
TitlingTooled
ToolingGold
EdgesGilt
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Bibliography
Provenance
1898 -
1930
PlaceAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
Areae-gr
Time period1898 - 1930
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
Method of acquisitionBequest
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBibliography
Provenance
1930 -
PlaceAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
Areae-gr
Time period1930 -
Provenance TypeStamp
Shelfmark
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Bibliography
Other Information
CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
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