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an old book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wallan open book with a picture of a sun on it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €240 - €360
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Baroque Hesselbach, Johann Postilla: An Exposition of the Gospels in accordance with the teachings and views of the ancient Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Fathers, to be preached and expounded on all feast days and holy days throughout the year. With a woodcut title vignette, several borders and numerous initials. Aschaffenburg, Lipp, 1622. Folio. 681 pp., 1 blank leaf, 611 pp. Contemporary blind-embossed pigskin binding with 2 clasps (somewhat stained and scuffed). Early edition of this rare collection of sermons. – VD17 23:629930K – Cf. Jöcher II, 1974. - The book served as a direct model and theological guide for Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Mainz in preparing their own pulpit sermons, enabling them to distinguish themselves dogmatically from Protestant writings during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648). - Slight discolouration; title page has a small cut at the top edge. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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