CHRONICA DEL MUY ESCLARESCIDO... ALFONSO EL ONZENO, VALLADOLID, SEBASTIÁN MARTÍNEZ, 1551, LATER SPECKLED CALF

folio (264 x 184mm.), woodcut initials, woodcut border to A5v, eighteenth-century speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments, lacking title-page, A8 and Z9-10 (title and final 2 leaves provided in photocopy), cut close with some signatures or headlines cropped, large ink stain on Q7 and S5 causing some loss of text, binding repaired at edges

Palau 64896

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. The publication coincided with the future Philip II's arrival back in the Spanish capital in order to undertake the ruling of Spain; several other chronicles about his predecessors were published at this time, presumably in Philip's honour. Alfonso XI of Castille (1311-1350) became king at an early age and was known for centralising royal authority; this portrayal of him is wholly positive and must have been written by someone at his court, possibly Fernán Sánchez de Valladolid, who was Alfonso's Chancellor of the privy seal.