SAVONAROLA, SERMONE DELL'ORAZIONE, FLORENCE, 1492, MODERN CRUSHED TAN MOROCCO

4to (196 x 135mm.), 14 leaves, a8 b6, roman type, woodcut illustration on title-page, modern crushed tan morocco, triple gilt fillet border, washed, cut close at head

ISTC is00265000; Sander 6836

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 an early work by Savonarola, a treatise on the usefulness of prayer in maintaining charity and humility.