Breviarium Ratisponense.

4to (215 x 150mm.), 11, 2, 13, 24, 4, 4, 2, 10, 16, 43, 2 (i.e. 131 of 752) leaves, each section interspersed with contemporary manuscript leaves (in several different hands) to complete each section of the text, double column (except the last printed section which is single column), 33 lines, Gothic letter (in two sizes), initials and initial-strokes in red, contemporary German calf binding over wooden boards, covers tooled in blind with blind fillet borders, single clasp, text incomplete, slight marginal damp-staining, joints splitting

H 3838=3833; GW 5433; BMC ii 485; Goff B1176

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."

A curious and interesting volume composed in equal parts of manuscript and printed text of the breviary of the use of Regensburg, compiled in the late fifteenth century from various printed sheets of the breviary and bound at that time with the manuscript infill sheets. It seems from the nature of the additions that the breviary was deliberately doctored in order to make its use more appropriate; the substantial manuscript additions in many different hands indicate probable ownership (and regular use) by a Franciscan house in Regensburg.

This first edition of the Regensburg breviary is rare: ISTC lists 7 copies, of which 3 are imperfect. The printed sections in this copy do not contain any woodcuts.