Russian Orthodox Church.

4to (195 x 148mm.), 113, [1], 14pp., first three pages printed in red and black, illustration: woodcut headpieces, each page within a typographic border, manuscript transliteration of title-page and Latin translation on inserted sheets, binding: eighteenth-century calf, gilt stamp to centre of upper cover, upper cover blind-ruled and silver tooled, lower cover blind tooled and ruled with silver corner fleurons and centrepiece, flat spine, a few pages browned, binding slighly wormed and gouged, lacking ties

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."

This rare little devotional work was initiated by Patriarch Joachim (Ivan Petrovich Savelov, 1620-1690).