Chancery folio (305 x 205mm.), 333 leaves (of 334, without final blank), A6 a–l8 m4 n–o8 p6 q–x8 y6 z &8 [us] [rum]6 A–G8 H–T6 V4, 56 lines of commentary plus headline, roman type, 2- and 3-line initial spaces, woodcut printer's device below colophon, modern boards, flyleaves from an old estate map ("Du pont de Remy"), a few deckle edges, stamp and inscription removed from title-page, a few small wormholes at end

small ink stamp on title-page

Goff S825; HC 15126; BMC vi 840; BSB-Ink S-617; Bod-inc S-346; GW M44198

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."

The first edition of Filippo Beroaldo's extensive commentary, one of many that he wrote to accompany various classical works, which he also used for his lectures at the University of Bologna. He had a close relationship with the printer, Benedetto Faelli da Ettore, who printed many of his works and commentaries. Faelli started in the book trade as a bookseller, often in association with other printers, and this is the first recorded publication from his own workshop; he continued printing well into the sixteenth century and was Bologna's most prolific printer at the time.