Waser, Kaspar.

4to (194 x 144mm.), [16], 178, [2]pp., illustration: woodcut initials, typographic head- and tailpieces, binding: old limp vellum, manuscript marginalia by john morris throughout Preface, staining to lower margin (particularly to earlier leaves), binding stained, lacking ties

John Morris (d. 1658), ownership inscription and his doleful Greek motto "ercetai nux" on title-page (see T.A. Birrell, The library of John Morris, 1976)

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 text was printed with Syriac type designed by Robert Granjon for Plantin in 1569 and first used in the 1594 edition of this work.