Thomas Aquinas

Royal folio (396 x 280mm.), 136 leaves, [a-c¹⁰ d⁸ e-n¹⁰ o⁴; *⁴], table bound first (and the blank leaf at the start of the table, not at the end, as in BMC), double column, 48 lines, gothic type, first heading and colophon printed in red, 2- to 5-line initials in red or blue, red initial strokes (a few pages with dark pink rubrication rather than red), [c6]v with last line of printed text missing and supplied in early manuscript, later boards, some deckle edges, light damp-staining at the beginning, a few small wormholes in last leaf

Goff T184; HC (Add) 1402; BMC ii 406; BSB-Ink T-250; Bod-inc T-145; GW M46333; Grosjean & O'Connell 109

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 TALL CRISP COPY. Johann Sensenschmidt was the first printer to set up shop in Nuremberg, in around 1470; this is the first book he produced in partnership with the "corrector" Andreas Frisner, who later became rector of the University of Leipzig. Sensenschmidt moved to Bamberg in 1478, it is presumed because of the competition from Anton Koberger, who starting printing shortly after Sensenschmidt.