ALBASPINI, DE VETERIBUS ECCLESIAE RITIBUS, PARIS, 1623, CONTEMPORARY CALF WITH THE ARMS OF DE THOU

3 parts in one volume, 4to (230 x 162mm.), engraved vignette on title-page, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary French calf with the arms of de Thou and his second wife [Olivier 216 fer 8], spine gilt in compartments with their monogram [fer 9], de Thou's ink shelfmark at head of upper cover and on inside front cover, small hole at foot of +1, small paper flaw at foot of Ggg1, slight damp-staining at lower corner, upper joint repaired, joints cracking

Jacques-Auguste de Thou and his second wife Gasparde de la Chastre, arms on binding; F. La Mennais, ink inscription on title-page; Giorgio di Veroli of New York, bookplate, sale, Parke-Bernet, 28 February 1956, lot 325, extract from sale catalogue loosely inserted, $35

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."