Bonet, Juan Pablo (1579-1633).

4to (198 x 130mm.), [26 (including title-page)], 308, [8 (last leaf blank)] pp., illustration: engraved title-page, woodcut initials, 8 engraved plates, folding engraved plate of Greek text, binding: contemporary calf, Aa3-4 torn with slight loss of text, binding worn, upper cover detached

Palau 32497; BL STC Spanish XVIIc. 272; Krivatsy 1501; Norman 262

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."

first edition of "the first published work on teaching deaf-mutes to speak, read and write" (Norman). The plates depict the hand signs for each letter of the alphabet and at the end is a section on learning Greek.