Bonaventura, Saint

Chancery 4to (192 x 130mm.), 46 leaves, 1-3¹⁰ 4-5⁸, 24 lines, gothic type, 2- and 3-line initials supplied in red and silver, red initial-strokes, early nineteenth-century calf, single gilt fillet border, gilt edges, bibliographic note in pencil by Mendham opposite start of text, upper cover detached, lower joint weak

"Dpl", i.e. Duplum, in pencil at head of first leaf (i.e. a Munich duplicate?); Law Society, armorial bookplate

Goff suppl. B938a; H 3568; Bod-inc B-689; GW 4798

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 this text, now attributed to Pseudo-Bonaventura. Flach began printing in Basel in about 1472, though his first dated book is from 1475. His distinctive Gothic typeface is very elegant with many curls and flourishes, particularly in the forms of z, x, [et], [us] and the ligature ct.