Augustinus, Aurelius, Saint

Chancery folio (260 x 173mm.), 293 leaves (of 296, without 3 blank leaves), a⁸ (5-8)⁸ a-z A-D¹⁰, double column, 46 lines plus headline, gothic type, 11-line initial in gold with contemporary German coloured marginal decoration on a1, 2- to 8-line initials in red (some with marginal flourishes), red paraph marks, eighteenth-century pigskin-backed mottled calf, black morocco lettering-pieces, red speckled edges, n8-o2 repaired at lower corner, some worming in binding just affecting first and last leaves, upper cover slightly scraped

Vienna university, philosophy faculty, seventeenth-century inscription at head of first leaf

Goff A1236; HC 2052; BMC v 201; BSB-Ink A-857; Bod-inc A-523; GW 2880

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."

The first page of text contains, somewhat unusually, the printer's name in the headline.