Bible. Latin

4to (207 x 142mm.), 459 leaves (of 460, without initial blank), a-b¹⁰ c-z [et] [con] [rum] A-G¹² H-K¹⁰ aa-bb¹² cc¹⁴, double column, 52 lines plus headline, first initial in blue with red marginal penwork decoration, 3- and 17-line initials supplied in red or blue with manuscript guide letters, annotations, nineteenth-century burgundy morocco-backed boards, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, some dampstaining throughout (particularly in quire e), I5 torn without loss, final leaf slightly damaged and repaired with loss of a couple of letters, extremities slightly rubbed

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), library stamp on first and last leaves

Goff B570; HC 3080; BMC v 276; BSB-Ink B-441; Bod-inc B-279; GW 4245

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."

An early work from the press of Scotus, indeed the first listed in BMC. He became one of the most prolific Venetian publishers, issuing numerous books until his death in 1498.

This is also a fairly early example of a small format bible; the earliest bibles were in large formats and the first quarto bible was published in Piacenza in 1475.