Thomas Aquinas

Chancery folio (290 x 200mm.), 232 leaves, [*⁸; a-c¹⁰ d⁸ e-h¹⁰ i⁸ k-n¹⁰ o⁸ p-z¹⁰], 34 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 10-line woodcut initials, nineteenth-century blind-stamped calf over bevelled wooden boards in close imitation of a period German binding, spine lettered in gilt, binding slightly rubbed

erased inscription at head of contents list; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Goff T185; HC 1403; BMC ii 524; BSB-Ink T-251; Bod-inc T-146; GW M46338; Grosjean & O'Connell 110

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 CRISP COPY. This is at least the fourth edition.

Johann Zainer was the first printer to set up shop in Ulm in 1472, with the encouragement and financial support of the local doctor and humanist Heinrich Steinhöwel. Johann was the brother of Günther Zainer, with whom he had worked in Augsburg prior to moving to Ulm. It is likely that they had both worked for Mentelin in Strassburg.