Petrus Hispanus [Pope John XXI]

4to (205 x 140mm.), 72 leaves, 32 lines, Gothic letter, 2- to 4-line initial spaces, first 5-line initial decorated in red, contemporary half blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards, nineteenth-century calf lettering-piece, numerous early annotations in different hands, some worming (slightly affecting text), lacking clasp

Ludolf Bra..., early inscription on inside front cover; Ampleforth Abbey, large library stamp on title-page

H 8677; BMC iii 761 (=i 272, as previously assigned to Heinrich Quentell in Cologne, c. 1488); BSB-Ink I-585

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."

ISTC records 4 copies of this edition, one in the British Library and three in Germany. We have found no auction records for this edition.