Bible. Latin. Old Testament

Chancery folio and quarto (290 x 197mm.), 304 leaves (of 676, without New Testament and the Interpretationes hebraicorum nominum), A-Z⁸ AA-II⁸ kk⁸ LL-PP⁸, double column, 45 lines plus headline, gothic type, 12-line initial in green with red penwork decoration, 3- to 18-line initials supplied in red, red initial-strokes and paraphs, pink alum-tawed index tabs, early manuscript foliation, late nineteenth-century calf-backed boards, a few edges uncut, occasional light staining, wormholes in first and last few leaves

Augustinian canons of Indersdorf (Bavaria), "Can. Understorff", inscription at head of first page

Goff B577; HC 3088; Bod-inc B-285; GW 4252 (all for whole Bible)

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.
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This is one of the earliest books from the press of Johann Grüninger, who went on to become one of the most successful printers of his time; his career spanned nearly fifty years, from 1482 to 1532. This book is typical of the conservative production of his early years, when he produced books that had a ready and reliable market.