Chancery folio (295 x 209mm.), 256 leaves, a-z [et] [con] [rum] aa–dd8 ee6 ff10, double column, 50 lines plus headline, gothic type, 4- to 7-line initial spaces with printed guides, woodcut printer's device beneath colophon, later vellum, m2 with small marginal tear, occasional light foxing, lacking 2 pairs of ties

Frater Antonius de Bovasius, Order of Minims of San Francesco di Paola (and Provincial of the General Chapter of Genoa in 1710), inscription on title-page; Biblioteca Giuliari, armorial bookplate; sale, Sotheby's, 11 June 2002, lot 35

Goff P493; HC 10200; BMC v 437; BSB-Ink P-386; Bod-inc P-231; GW M32499

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."

Peter Lombard's Sententiae were written between 1148 and 1158, and are here accompanied by the commentary of Henricus de Gorichem (died 1431). There is an additional preface by the chancellor of the University of Paris, Etienne Tempier (died 1279), decrying the errors made by students at the university which lead to heresy; in 1277 he had issued a list of 219 doctrines that were considered heretical.