Lobera de Avila, Luis

3 parts in one volume, folio (276 x 184mm.), each part with separate title-page, Spanish text in gothic letter, Latin text in italic letter, titles printed in red and black within woodcut architectural border, woodcut initials, early annotations, later vellum, slipcase, slightly browned, some marginal damp-staining, most leaves repaired at fore-edge, last leaf of the Libro de pestilencia torn and restored with no loss of text, binding stained and slightly worn

Durling 2834, 2830, 2833; Palau 139416, 139421 and 139422; Vicaire, p.532.

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."

Second edition of the Banquete de nobles caballeros, issued with two other works: the Libro de pestilencia curativo y preservativo and the Remedio de cuerpos humanos y silva de experiencias y otras cosas utilissimas.

Lobera was court physician to Charles V and his Banquete was written with a courtly audience in mind: "los cavalleros y senores assi de Espana y de Francia y de Allemana como de Italia, y otras partes usan agora y tienen mucho en costumbre de hazer se los unos a los otros banquetes y bever autun que agora."