Biblia latina

Chancery folio (285 x 195mm.), 453 leaves (of 455), [a-h¹⁰ i-l¹² m-s¹⁰ t-v¹² x-z¹⁰ A-E¹⁰ F-I¹² K-M¹⁰ N¹² O-Q¹⁰ R¹² S¹⁰ T¹² V¹¹], double column, 51-54 lines plus headline, gothic type, a2 supplied in neat manuscript facsimile with pen and ink decorated initial with marginal extensions, 6- to 8-line initials in red and blue, 2- and 3-line initials in red, red initial-strokes, French eighteenth-century red morocco, triple gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments with green morocco lettering-piece, gilt edges, some deckle edges, some manuscript quiring, lacking a1 (blank) and a2, a few wormholes, small tear in margin of [M]6, extremities slightly rubbed

possibly Duc de La Vallière (pencil note on flyleaf), though the copy listed in his 1783 sale catalogue (lot 29) was in 2 volumes in red morocco

Goff B541; HC 3054; BMC v 193; BSB-Ink B-419; Bod-inc B-251; GW 4216

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."

A CRISP COPY IN A FINE BINDING of the first Latin Bible to be printed in Venice, which proved of lasting importance for the transmission of the text.