ANIANUS, COMPUTUS, [BASEL, C. 1495], MODERN CRUSHED RED MOROCCO

4to (188 x 127mm.), 39 leaves (of 40, without final blank), a-e8, 33-35 lines, 3- to 6-line initial spaces (some supplied in brown ink), woodcut illustrations (some full-page with typographic captions), modern red crushed red morocco gilt, modern folding box, a few leaves strengthened in gutter, occasional light staining

bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1986

Tomash & Williams A78; ISTC ia00734000; Smith, Le Comput manuel de Magister Anianus 5; Zinner 384

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."

Plausibly the fifth edition (see lot 11 for the 1488/1489 Lyon edition). The text contains various verses to help remember various aspects of the calendar, including, on b8v, the Latin original of "Thirty days hath September". The woodcuts of hands in this edition are more finely engraved, as befitting Ysenhut's background as a wood-engraver.