Chancery folio (308 x 200mm.), 172 leaves, [a–s8 t–y6.8], 34 lines, roman type, 2- to 6-line initial spaces with printed guides, some pointing hands in margins, verses written at foot of [d]6v, later Italian vellum gilt, some deckle edges, first leaf slightly torn at foot, occasional light staining, upper joint cracked at foot

washed inscription on first recto, "Iste liber est ... Ludovici"

Goff E127; HC 6711; BMC vii 933; BSB-Ink E-112; Bod-inc E-044; GW 9437

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."

Schallus, from Hersfeld, worked in Mantua between 1475 and 1479; ISTC lists only seven works published by him, of which this was the last. It is the fourth edition of Eusebius's history of the early church, written in the 320s and the most important surviving source for that period, with the continuation by Rufinus of Aquileia down to the year 403, written between then and his death in 410.