Ludolphus de Saxonia

part 2 (of 2) only, Royal folio (393 x 285mm.), 228 leaves (of 230), [dd-vv¹⁰ xx⁸ yy-zz A¹⁰ B⁸ C⁶ D⁸], double column, 56 lines, gothic type, 3- to 9-line initials in red or blue, metalcut printer's device at end, red paraphs and initial strokes, two stubs visible in quire [vv], old calf over original wooden boards with pattered paper on boards, lacking [qq]4-5, first leaf repaired at head obscuring a few words on verso, occasional marginal damp-staining and worming, a few spills of blue ink, upper cover (together with first quire) almost detached, binding somewhat rubbed

Monastery of Schwarzenbroich (near Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia), Augustinians of the Holy Cross (Sancta Crux), early inscription on inside front cover (dissolved in 1804); Hermann Isaac von Aussem (1744-1825), ink inscription on inside front cover

Goff L338; H 10291; BMC i 238 (second part only); BSB-Ink L-260; GW M19194; Grosjean & O'Connell 81

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."

This is Götz's first publication. He continued printing in Cologne until 1480. The printer's device is a metalcut rather than a woodcut, employing a criblé ground. It is thought that Götz had previously been a goldsmith in Mainz (see V. Scholderer, "Printing at Venice until 1481", Fifty Essays, p. 74-75) which would give him the ability to make such an engraving himself. In later books, his name is removed from the foot of the device.