Carthusian order--Guigo

6 parts in one volume, folio (318 x 213mm.), duplicates of A1 and A3 bound at start, Repertorium bound at front, hand-coloured woodcuts on A2r, a1v, q1v, v1v and [2]A1v, small hand-coloured woodcut portraits of popes, four illuminated initials with leafy marginal extensions in south German style, initials in red and blue, red initial-strokes, with blank leaf D6, contemporary south German blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards, two clasps, vellum manuscript pastedowns taken from a large calendar, lacking A1 and a7 (half-title for Repertorium statutorum and one of its text leaves), lower margin of g7 damaged and repaired (not affecting text), i6 torn and repaired (affecting text but with minor loss), i8 torn and repaired, binding slightly soiled with some wormholes, lacking straps

Carthusians of Erfurt, inscription on title-page and a2

VD16 G4071

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."

FIRST EDITION, A LARGE COPY WITH FINE ILLUMINATION AND COLOURING. The statutes were printed on behalf of the Carthusian house of St Johannisberg in Freiburg im Breisgau. The woodcuts have been attributed to Urs Graf.