Antoninus Florentinus, Saint

4to (221 x 154mm.), 100 leaves, a-m⁸ n⁴, double column, 40 lines, gothic type, 2- to 6-line initial spaces with printed guides, modern calf over wooden boards in period style, early annotations on last two leaves (defective and repaired), first two leaves heavily restored with loss of text, first quire and table at end with some leaves laid down on japanese paper (now slightly browned), some leaves damp-stainined with a few small patches of repairs to text

"Est presbyteri Bernardini Raschieri", early inscription (from an old flyleaf?) pasted to inside front cover; Jaco Calleri Damonte of Graja [Graglia, Piemonte], bookplate

IGI 644; GW 2123

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."

RARE EDITION of this popular confessor's manual: only seven copies are listed on ISTC, of which five are in Italy and two in Switzerland.