Rome.

chancery 4to (199 x 145mm.), 8 leaves, 28 lines, Roman letter, initials on first leaf in red, early nineteenth-century Spanish "cortina" binding, brown goatskin, covers with inlaid green and gilt rhombic design at centre with floral borders in gilt, blue silk guards

H 11174; GW M23540; BMC vii 1027; Goff Suppl. M591a; ISTC im00590600

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."

One of the earliest books printed in Sant'Orso, north of Vicenza. Two dated books were printed there in 1474 by Leonardus Achates, of Basel, who printed in Padua in 1472-73; and four dated books were printed there in 1475 by Johannes de Reno, who also printed in Padua in 1473. Three different texts or text assemblages appear in the incunable literature as "Mirabilia Romae", all aimed at the pilgrim market. The present text, a brief description of Rome, begins "Murus civitatis habet trecentas sexaginta et unam turres"; it was first printed by Adam Rot, Rome, ca. 1472 (H 11175, BMC iv. 44).