Petrus Comestor

Chancery folio (270 x 187mm.), 252 leaves (of 254, without two blank leaves), A¹⁰ B-K⁸ L-M⁶ a-k⁸ l-ll⁶ m-s⁸ t-v⁶, double column, 45 lines plus headline, gothic letter, 2- to 8-line initials in blue or red (some with traces of silver), nineteenth-century chocolate brown calf by C. Stafford of Shefford (in Bedfordshire, with ticket), spine tooled in gilt and blind with red morocco lettering-piece, red edges, a few early annotations, headlines cut close at beginning (a couple cropped), occasional light damp-staining at foot, last leaf laid down, extremities slightly rubbed

Law Society, armorial bookplate

Goff P462; HC 5532; BMC i 102; Bod-inc P-186; GW M32178

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."

This is the first book to be printed by Grüninger, who became a successful and prolific printer well into the sixteenth century.