Hugo de Prato Florido

Median folio (325 x 240mm.), 243 leaves (of 244, without initial blank), [✽⁶ a–c¹⁰ d–g^8.10 h¹⁰ i⁸ k⁶ l⁸ A–B¹⁰ C–F^8.10 G–H⁸ I–L¹⁰ M–P⁸ Q⁶], table bound at end, double column, 55 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 9-line initial spaces (2 supplied in brown ink, 2 initials drawn in imitation of a printed initial), seventeenth-century German stamped calf over wooden boards, two clasps, red edges, cut close with some loss of headlines, wormholes in last few quires, occasional light staining, binding somewhat worn and wormed

Hermannus Dirckmannus, inscription at head of table

Goff H504; H 9005; BMC i 84; BSB-Ink H-410; Bod-inc H-228; GW n0219

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."

These sermons are now attributed to the thirteenth-century Augustinian Evrardus de Valle Scholarum. This is probably the second edition, following the one printed in Strassburg (Goff H503), which is dated to c. 1472 and to c. 1476.