Ephrem Syrus.

Chancery folio (280 x 210mm.), *^{2 a-l8, 90 leaves (the first blank), 33 lines, roman letter, 3- to 5-line initial spaces, eighteenth-century calf, a few small wormholes at end, binding rubbed, joints cracking}

Sunderland Library, Blenheim Palace, armorial bookplate, sale, Puttick & Simpson, London, April 1882, lot 4220; Richard Caton of Liverpool, armorial bookplate

Goff E45; HC 6599; BMC vi 636; Bod-inc E312; GW 9331

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."

First edition of this collection of sermons (or hymns) of Ephrem the Syrian, translated from the Greek by the Florentine monk Ambrogio Traversari, who translated many of the works of the Church Fathers into Latin.