Antoninus Florentinus

Chancery folio (303 x 205mm.), 366 leaves, [a-k¹⁰; l-v¹⁰; x-z A-B¹⁰ C¹² D¹⁰ E¹²; F-K¹⁰ L⁸ M¹⁰ N⁸ O⁶], double column, 52 lines, gothic type, 4- to 7-line initials in red or blue, red and blue paraphs, first page with contemporary illuminated initial and decoration with blank roundel at foot, manuscript quiring, early manuscript annotations, contemporary manuscript list of contents on flyleaf, contemporary Italian blind-stamped calf over wooden boards, four clasps, inscription erased from foot of first leaf, binding worn, lacking straps

William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Goff A867; HCR 1254; BMC v 192; GW 2195; Grosjean & O'Connell 5

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."

A LARGE AND CRISP COPY. St Antoninus finished writing this pastoral manual in 1459, shortly before he died. This volume contains just part two of four; the complete set was first published in 1477.

Franciscus Renner de Heilbronn worked in partnership with Nicolaus de Frankfordia from 1473 to 1477; for other works from his press, see lots 83 and 223.