Hortus sanitatis

Chancery folio (282 x 198mm.), 453 leaves (of 454, without final blank), A-B⁸ C-Z a-l^8.6 M⁸ n-y^8.6 z [et]⁸ aa-hh^6.8 ii-ll⁶ [ii-iiii]⁸ [v-vii]⁶ A⁸ B-E⁶, double column, 46-48 lines, gothic type, 3- to 9-line initials supplied in red, red paraphs and initial strokes, woodcut illustrations (some full page, most with colour washes), some with manuscript captions in German, a remboitage of contemporary stamped pigskin over wooden boards, two clasps, some show-through from colour, some greens faded to brown, a composite copy, resewn with new pastedowns

Goff H486; HC 8944; BMC i 44; BSB-Ink H-388; Bod-inc H-220; GW 13548; Fairfax Murray, German 193; Klebs 509.1; Nissen BBI 2362

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 of the first Latin herbal, based on Schoeffer's 1485 Gart der Gesundheit, but much expanded with additional sections on animals, birds, fishes and minerals, illustrated with an extensive series of woodcuts.