Thomas Aquinas

Royal folio (387 x 293mm.), 387 leaves (of 389, without initial and final blanks), a^12-1 [b⁸ c-d¹⁰ e⁸] f⁸ g-m¹⁰ n-z A-L⁸ M⁶ N⁸ O¹⁰ P-Y⁸ Z¹⁰ (with a duplicate of sheet L2_7), double column, 53 lines plus headline, gothic type, fine woodcut border (untrimmed) on first page, 2- to 10-line initial spaces, a few early annotations in red, contemporary blind-ruled pigskin over square wooden boards, paper label on upper cover, two clasps, deckle edges, wormed at beginning and end (affecting some text) and in binding, new board liners, lacking both straps

Eucharius Henner, a canon of Speyer, early inscription on verso of flyleaf (he owned other books now in the BSB and Tübingen); Church of St Petrus Minor (St-Pierre le jeune), Strassburg (dissolved 1789), inscription at head of flyleaf, many of their incunables bought by; Earl of Hopetoun, armorial bookplate (slightly wormed), Hopetoun House Library, [sale, Sotheby's, 25 February 1889, not found in the catalogue]

Goff T170; HC 1483; BMC i 262; BSB-Ink T-265; Bod-inc T-156A; GW M46385; Grosjean & O'Connell 114

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.