Breviary, use of Brussels

2 parts in one volume, 4to (150 x 102mm.), printed in red and black, woodcut of St Gudila on title-page, woodcut of the Crucifixion for the Canon of the Mass, modern calf, a few pencil notes by Mendham, lacking +2_7 (calendar) and [red]D1, small wormhole in first few leaves (affecting woodcut on title-page)

early inscription on title-page (cropped)

Bohatta 2048; Mendham R364; Moreau 1280; Renouard, Badius Ascensius III, 396

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 only breviary for Brussels that is listed by Bohatta. It does not contain all quires as listed by Bohatta, as some of the sections for summer and winter would duplicate each other. The collation of this copy is as follows:

+⁸ a-d⁸ e⁴; aa-nn⁸ oo⁴; red A-G⁸ red H⁶; red D⁸ (end of pars aestivalis); red aa⁸ red bb⁶; A-B⁸ C⁶; AA-HH⁸ (colophon); A-L⁸ M¹⁰. Bohatta specifies that there should be A-B⁸ C⁶ and red A-D⁸ for each part, but they only occur once in this volume.

St Gudule is one of the patron saints of Brussels. At this time, Brussels was part of the archdiocese of Cambrai.