Gerson, Johannes

part 3 only (of 3), Chancery folio (310 x 210mm.), 320 leaves, aa⁸ bb-mm⁶ nn-zz Aa-Gg^8.6 Hh-Ii⁸ Kk⁶ Ll-Nn⁸ Oo-Xx^6.8 Yy⁸ Zz¹⁰; index: 46 leaves, 1⁸ 2⁶ 3-6⁸, double column, 57 lines plus headline, gothic type, full-page woodcut on verso of title-page, woodcut music on Ff4, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, 9-line illuminated initial on a3v with marginal decoration, 3- to 9-line initials in red, modern half navy morocco, first and last few leaves slightly soiled and frayed, occasional staining, a few small wormholes, binding tight

Goff G187; HC 7624; BMC iii 767; BSB-Ink G-184; GW 10715 (all for all three parts); Grosjean & O'Connell 54 (describing binding as "fifteenth or sixteenth-century stamped calf over wooden boards")

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."

The woodcut of a pilgrim is copied from the 1488 Strassburg edition. ISTC lists over 180 copies of various volumes of this edition.