Eustathius (c. 1115-c. 1197), archbishop of Thessalonica.

4 volumes, folio (324 x 220mm.), [4], 506, [4 (blank)], 511-620; 621-1376, [2 (blank)]; [2], 1379-1970pp.; ff. [209], illustration: woodcut printer's device on all 3 title-pages, woodcut coats-of-arms in preliminaries to volume 4, binding: eighteenth-century panelled calf, gilt fillet border, central gilt stamp on upper covers with name "vyner gilbert", spine gilt in compartments, 2 title-leaves laid down, vol.1: first quire repaired at head, vol.2: slightly stained or spotted, vol.3: first quire damaged with loss, other small stains, vol.4: without final blank, bindings rubbed

Vyner Gilbert, name on bindings

Censimento 16 CNCE 18394

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 Eustathius's magisterial compilation of Homeric commentaries.