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mei/02128332 Φ 14609 [02128332]

Athens, Benaki Museum (GR) : Φ 14609

ISTC No.ib01193000
AuthorBreydenbach, Bernhard von
TitlePeregrinatio in terram sanctam [German] Die heyligen reyssen gen Jherusalem
ImprintMainz : Erhard Reuwich, 21 June 1486
Formatf°
Languageger
full ISTC record
SubjectLiterature-devotional
Keywordstravel; translation
Periodcontemporary

Description of Copy

Copy Id02128332
Holding InstitutionAthens, Benaki Museum (GR)
CollectionThe E.J. Finopoulos Collection
ShelfmarkΦ 14609
NoteCreated by Geri Della Rocca de Candal.
Physical DescriptionWanting [c1-7] (Venice view); [f 1-2] (Modon); [h2-3] (Rhodes); [q7] (Saracen alphabet); [v6] (Jerusalem); [B8] (Janissaries). All missing leaves are provided in facsimile. [v1-4] (Jerusalem) misbound between [e] and [f].
Size of leaves288 × 201 mm
Copy FeaturesIncomplete
Parts of text in facsimile
No evidence of use
Support material (book)Paper

Provenance 1475 - 1525

Areae-gx
Time period1475 - 1525
Provenance nameAnonymous, Germany, 1475 - 1525 [Person; Rubricator] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeDecoration
Method of acquisitionConsignment
Decoration NoteThe large woodcut initial decoration coloured in by hand (substantial use of yellow and green); decorated initials, probably German style.
Illustration coloured in by handYes
Ornamental lettersYes
RubricationYes
Rubrication noteRubrication in red only.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1611 - 1650

PlaceBavaria (Geonames ID: 2951839)
Areae-gx
Time period1611 - 1650
Provenance nameC.S., 1575-1625 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeBinding
NoteApproximate end date
Method of acquisitionunknown
Binding noteEarly 17th c. German pigskin binding with blind stamped decoration, the initials 'C.S.' and the date '1611'. Decoration details point towards the area of Bavaria.
Binding date17th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions306 × 215 × 49 mm
TitlingManuscript label
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1650 - 1750

Areae-gx
Time period1650 - 1750
Provenance nameAnonymous, Germany, 1650 - 1750 [Corporate body; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteProbably one or two institutions owned the book between c. 1650 and 1750. This is suggested by the presence of shelfmarks with high numbers. Various manuscript annotation on the front pasteboard. Some, more recent (20th c), mostly bibliographical, in pencil; some, earlier, in pen. Upper left corner, a shelfmark that could be the earliest (16/17th c?) 'i.2.306'. Lower left corner (18th c?) 'E.Th.180'.
Method of acquisitionunknown
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1700 - 1850

areae-gx
timeperiod1700 - 1850
ownerAnonymous, Germany , 1700-1800 (, )
provenanceType1
methodofacqx
Manuscript notesOn the front flyleaves, ms notes in German, late 18th c, brown ink, with bibliographical references (the latest being to a 1775 bibliography). Below, a later bibliographical annotation, also in German, grey ink, probably early 19th c.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1969 - 2000

PlaceRozvadov (Geonames ID: 3066631)
Areae-xr
Time period1969 - 2000
Provenance nameAnonymous, Czechia, 1900-2000 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteTwo inscriptions, both in Czech, on the back pastedown. The first, in pen 'Dovezeno [acquired?] 30/8/69'. The second, below, in pencil, and probably in a different hand, 'Cetnice [readers?] Rozvadov'.
Method of acquisitionunknown
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 2004 - 2004

PlaceKönigstein im Taunus (Geonames ID: 2885760)
Areae-gx
Time period2004 - 2004
Provenance nameReiss & Sohn <Königstein im Taunus, Auctioneer>, 1970- [Corporate body; Auctioneer] (Booktrade, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
NoteSold by Reiss & Sohn, auction 93 (2004), lot n. 897.
Method of acquisitionConsignment
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 2004 - 2013

placenameAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
areae-gr
timeperiod2004 - 2013
ownerFinopoulos, Efstathios, 1927-2018 (, )
provenanceType1
1
methodofacqa
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 2013 -

placenameAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
areae-gr
timeperiod2013 -
ownerAthens, Benaki Museum, 1931- (, )
provenanceType1
1
noteThe E. J. Finopoulos Collection was donated to the Benaki Museum on 13 June 13 2013, but continued to operate from the collector's premises.
methodofacqb
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2019-04-11 07:40:21

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  02128332

Athens, Benaki Museum (GR) : Φ 14609

ISTC No.ib01193000
AuthorBreydenbach, Bernhard von
TitlePeregrinatio in terram sanctam [German] Die heyligen reyssen gen Jherusalem
ImprintMainz : Erhard Reuwich, 21 June 1486
Formatf°
Languageger
full ISTC record
SubjectLiterature-devotional
Keywordstravel; translation
Periodcontemporary

Description of Copy

Copy Id02128332
Holding InstitutionAthens, Benaki Museum (GR)
CollectionThe E.J. Finopoulos Collection
ShelfmarkΦ 14609
NoteCreated by Geri Della Rocca de Candal.
Physical DescriptionWanting [c1-7] (Venice view); [f 1-2] (Modon); [h2-3] (Rhodes); [q7] (Saracen alphabet); [v6] (Jerusalem); [B8] (Janissaries). All missing leaves are provided in facsimile. [v1-4] (Jerusalem) misbound between [e] and [f].
Size of leaves288 × 201 mm
Copy FeaturesIncomplete
Parts of text in facsimile
No evidence of use
Support material (book)Paper

Provenance 1475 - 1525

Areae-gx
Time period1475 - 1525
Provenance nameAnonymous, Germany, 1475 - 1525 [Person; Rubricator] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeDecoration
Method of acquisitionConsignment
Decoration NoteThe large woodcut initial decoration coloured in by hand (substantial use of yellow and green); decorated initials, probably German style.
Illustration coloured in by handYes
Ornamental lettersYes
RubricationYes
Rubrication noteRubrication in red only.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1611 - 1650

PlaceBavaria (Geonames ID: 2951839)
Areae-gx
Time period1611 - 1650
Provenance nameC.S., 1575-1625 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeBinding
NoteApproximate end date
Method of acquisitionunknown
Binding noteEarly 17th c. German pigskin binding with blind stamped decoration, the initials 'C.S.' and the date '1611'. Decoration details point towards the area of Bavaria.
Binding date17th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialWood
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions306 × 215 × 49 mm
TitlingManuscript label
ToolingBlind
EdgesUncoloured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
certaintya
psourcea

provenance 1650 - 1750

areae-gx
timeperiod1650 - 1750
ownerAnonymous, Germany, 1650 - 1750 (, )
provenanceType1
noteProbably one or two institutions owned the book between c. 1650 and 1750. This is suggested by the presence of shelfmarks with high numbers. Various manuscript annotation on the front pasteboard. Some, more recent (20th c), mostly bibliographical, in pencil; some, earlier, in pen. Upper left corner, a shelfmark that could be the earliest (16/17th c?) 'i.2.306'. Lower left corner (18th c?) 'E.Th.180'.
methodofacqx
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1700 - 1850

Areae-gx
Time period1700 - 1850
Provenance nameAnonymous, Germany , 1700-1800 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeManuscript Notes
Method of acquisitionunknown
Manuscript notesOn the front flyleaves, ms notes in German, late 18th c, brown ink, with bibliographical references (the latest being to a 1775 bibliography). Below, a later bibliographical annotation, also in German, grey ink, probably early 19th c.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 1969 - 2000

PlaceRozvadov (Geonames ID: 3066631)
Areae-xr
Time period1969 - 2000
Provenance nameAnonymous, Czechia, 1900-2000 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteTwo inscriptions, both in Czech, on the back pastedown. The first, in pen 'Dovezeno [acquired?] 30/8/69'. The second, below, in pencil, and probably in a different hand, 'Cetnice [readers?] Rozvadov'.
Method of acquisitionunknown
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 2004 - 2004

PlaceKönigstein im Taunus (Geonames ID: 2885760)
Areae-gx
Time period2004 - 2004
Provenance nameReiss & Sohn <Königstein im Taunus, Auctioneer>, 1970- [Corporate body; Auctioneer] (Booktrade, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
NoteSold by Reiss & Sohn, auction 93 (2004), lot n. 897.
Method of acquisitionConsignment
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 2004 - 2013

PlaceAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
Areae-gr
Time period2004 - 2013
Provenance nameFinopoulos, Efstathios, 1927-2018 [Person; Former Owner] (Male, Business, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeStamp
Documentary Evidence
Method of acquisitionPurchase
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Provenance 2013 -

PlaceAthens (Geonames ID: 264371)
Areae-gr
Time period2013 -
Provenance nameAthens, Benaki Museum, 1931- [Corporate body; Present Owner] (Museum, No characterisation/lay)
Provenance TypeStamp
Documentary Evidence
NoteThe E. J. Finopoulos Collection was donated to the Benaki Museum on 13 June 13 2013, but continued to operate from the collector's premises.
Method of acquisitionDonation
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand

Other Information

CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2019-04-11 07:40:21