VINCENTIUS FERRERIUS, SERMONES DE TEMPORE ET DE SANCTIS, COLOGNE, 1487, CONTEMPORARY GERMAN STAMPED CALF

2 parts (of 3) in one volume, Chancery folio (287 x 207mm.), pars hiemalis: 211 leaves (of 212), A–C8 D6 E-F8 G6 H–K8 L6 M–P8 Q6 R–X8 Y6 Z-aa8 bb-cc6 dd8 [ee10]; Sermones de sanctis: 138 leaves, a–e8 f6 g-h8 i–o6.8 p-q6 r-s8 [paraph]6, double column, 53-54 lines plus headline, gothic type, 17- to 18-line initials in red and blue, 4-line initials in red or blue, red and blue paraphs, early annotations in different hands, modern calf over (old?) wooden boards retaining most of the covers of a contemporary German stamped calf binding (Kyriss 104, a Leipzig binding, Laubstaub frei I), 2 clasps (the same catchplates as shown in Kyriss plate 212), some deckle edges, title lettered across head of textblock, lacking first leaf of first part, a few marginal wormholes, P6-7 of part 1 slightly stained, title-page of second part torn at foot

Ex libris Fratris Dominici [--], inscription on first leaf; Litomerice (Bohemia), ink library stamp on second title-page

all 3 parts: Goff F130; H 7002; BSB-Ink F-86; GW 9836; part 1 only: BMC i 271

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."

Vincent Ferrer's sermons were published in three parts; this volume contains the winter section and the section on saints, but does not have the summer section.