Leonardus de Utino

Chancery folio (276 x 200mm.), 470 leaves (of 471, without final blank), [a–k¹⁰ l¹² m–t¹⁰ v⁸ x¹⁰⁺¹ y–I¹⁰ K⁸ L¹⁰ M–V¹⁰ X–Y⁸ Z¹⁰ aa–bb⁸], last 3 quires bound at front, double column, 36 lines, gothic type, 2- to 6-line initial spaces, red initial-strokes and underlining, contemporary manuscript headlines in first and last few leaves and some contemporary foliation, modern sheep, last line of second column of f. 447 verso poorly inked, light-dampstaining at end, two leaves repaired at foredge, lower corner of final leaf torn (leaf partly laid down)

Brother Ludwig of Aachen, sacristan of a convent in Mechlen, purchased in 1484 for 30 florins; Brother Henricus Paul, sacristan of a convent in Louvain, purchased in 1491 for 30 florins, erased inscriptions at end; Cistercian monastery of Saint-Rémy, Rochefort (Belgium), rubricator's inscription at end; Ned J. Nakles, sale, Christie's New York, 17 April 2000, lot 31

Goff L150; BMC i 192; BSB-Ink L-107; Bod-inc L-078; VK 740

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 Dominican preacher Leonardo Mattei da Udine (c. 1400-1470) compiled this volume of sermons in 1446 at the behest of the Udinese community (as documented at the end of the text). This is the first edition, produced by Zel in 1473 in two issues; this copy contains an inserted leaf with 23 lines of text previously omitted from Goff L151.