Pontanus, Joannes Jovianus.

8vo (160 x 103mm.), woodcut Aldine device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), contemporary italian binding of brown goatskin over thin wooden boards, both covers with blind and gilt fillets around a central gilt star and the lettering pontani urania, edges gilt and gauffered with a knotwork pattern, two clasps, head of spine repaired, gilding slightly faded

Cesare Serai--, inscription on title-page

Censimento 16 CNCE 37456; Renouard 63/7; Texas 104; UCLA 91

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

The second Aldine edition, with the text corrected from the first 1505 edition and with an additional 27 pages of text at the end.

The clasps on this binding unusually attach from front to back which is more common in English than in Continental bindings.