Pole, Cardinal Reginald

Reformatio Angliae. Rome: Paulus Manutius, 1562

2 works in one volume, 4to (202 x 143mm.), portrait of Pole inserted at beginning, first work with the errata at S4r, both works with Aldine device on title-page and verso of last leaf, nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Bedford

Renouard 1562:3; 1562:4; Texas 428, 429; UCLA 503, 504

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."

The Liber de Concilio was the first book published at Rome by Paulus Manutius, whose press had been established there partly with the support of Cardinal Pole, whom he had known since the 1530s; the two works are often bound together. For details of the 1561 contract by which Paulus was finally brought to Rome to work for the Pope, see Martin Lowry, Facing the Responsbility of Paulus Manutius (Los Angeles, 1995).