Inventory of the estate of the Widow of Jan van Salenson, Ghent printer and bookseller, 1635-1636. Dutch manuscript on paper, c. 32 x 20 cm, 2 quires of 16 and 8 ff. (some edges soiled). In good condition.
Estimation :
450 / 600
Adjudication :
1100 €
Description
Important documents for the history of Ghent printing. The printer and bookseller Jan van Salenson, son of Gerard, died in 1623. His widow Catherina de Caluwe continued the business until her death on 29 October 1635. The 1st inventory lists her possessions and accounts on 29 October 1635. The 2nd one is a detailed survey of the division among her heirs. Some interesting details : debts to “Martin Jacobs, coopman to Antwerpen, over de leverijnghe van papier” and to “dhoirs van Jeronimus Verdussen d’oude over leverijnghe van boucken”.
