Ambrosius, Saint

Super-Chancery folio (310 x 204mm.), 76 leaves (of 77, without final blank), [1¹⁰ 2¹⁰ (+10*) 3-4¹⁰ 5⁸ 6-7¹⁰ 8⁸], 35 lines, gothic type, 4- to 8-line initials in red, one with blue penwork decoration, later rubrication in red in period style and red ruling on first 21 leaves, first leaf with decorative coloured border and inhabited initial, nineteenth-century calf by J. Mackenzie & Son, spine gilt in compartments with morocco lettering-pieces, red edges, first few leaves slightly soiled

Goff A555; H 903; BMC ii 329; Bod-inc A-232; GW 1603

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."

First edition of St Ambrose's didactic text on the six days of Creation, written in the fourth century. Schüssler printed in Augsburg from 1470 to 1473, and his single typeface was acquired from Günther Zainer, Augsburg's first printer. He sold his presses to the monastery of SS. Ulrich and Afra but continued to work in the trade as a bookdealer and binder.