[Tissard, François.

4to (176 x 131mm.), ff. [24-88], manuscript corrections and marginalia, binding: seventeenth century black morocco, gilt double-fillet border, lacking first 23 leaves, light spotting, binding rubbed and marked 

Moreau 1508/190

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."

Although lacking the first 23 leaves, this copy of Tissard's early and influental work on Greek and Hebrew linguistics does contain most of the linguisitic content including alphabets, numerals, Hebraic declensions and conjugations, the Pater Noster and other short devotional texts.

A celebrated aspect of this work, which is one of the first Greek books to be printed in Paris (see Macclesfield English, lot 4148), is the first appearance in print of the Hippocratic oath, in Greek with a Latin translation.