Alexander VI, Pope

Chancery 4to (200 x 140mm.), 24 leaves, a-c⁶ d⁴ e², gothic type, 44 lines, one woodcut initial, early nineteenth-century smooth calf with triple gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments, a few small marginal paper repairs, rebacked retaining original spine

Law Society, armorial bookplate

H 637; Bod-inc A-161; GW 927. ISTC lists 5 copies.

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."

For Alexander VI's earlier edition of the rules for the Roman Chancery, see lot 3.

This copy was previously bound with another work, subsequently removed from the binding and replaced with blank leaves, Taxae cancellariae apostolicae, lot 137 ([Rome: Eucharius Silber, c. 1500]; HC 15355).