ST AUGUSTINE, DE TRINITATE, BASEL, AMERBACH, 1489, LATER VELLUM

Chancery folio (313 x 225mm.), 86 leaves, a–c8 d–l8.6 m6, double column, 54 and 66 lines plus headline, gothic type, 3- to 6-line initials in red, red initial-strokes, paraphs and underlining, later vellum, quire a repaired in gutter, quires h and i misbound, new pastedowns

David Augustus Cruse (of Leeds), University College Oxford, inscription on title-page dated 1886 (he became librarian of the Leeds Library in 1900)

Goff A1343; HC 2037; BMC iii 751; BSB-Ink A-877; Bod-inc A-561; GW 2926

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 one of many works by St Augustine that Amerbach printed around this time, beginning with The City of God, and culminating in a magisterial edition of his complete works in 1506.