REISCH, MARGARITA PHILOSOPHICA, STRASSBURG, 1504, CONTEMPORARY PIGSKIN

4to (198 x 142mm.), large woodcut on title-page, woodcut illustrations (some full-page) and music (some in hufnagelschrift), 2 folding woodcut plates, without final blank leaf, contemporary stamped pigskin over wooden boards, two clasps, lacking map (supplied in facsimile), first 10 leaves repaired at lower corner, a few small marginal tears, rebacked, covers rubbed

Thomas Cornelius Va[--] of Silesia, inscription dated 1637 at head of title-page; Piarists of Vienna, inscription at head of title-page; bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1990

Tomash & Williams R67; Benzing-Müller II, p.71 no. 8; RISM B VI, 694; USTC 675101; VD16 R1035

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."

Second edition, originally printed by Schott in Freiburg in 1503 (see lot 560).