Theophylacti Archiepiscopi Bulgariae. [Theophylactus, of Ochrida, Archbishop of Ochrida, ca. 1050-ca. 1108].

In quatuor Evangelia Enarrationes, diligenter iam tandem atq' adamussim recognitae. In Matthaeum 1. In Marcum 38. In Lucam 58. In Iohannem 106.

      Coloniae, Anno M. D. XLII. In later speckled mid-brown calf, rubbed at extremities. Corners rubbed, especially on back board where some leather is missing at top foredge corner. Hinges starting. Spine in compartments with five raised bands, gilt outlined, with burgundy and black lettering pieces; gilt floral motifs in other compartments. Slight loss at head and foot of spine. All edges washed ochre. Armorial bookplate of the Marquess of Headfort on front paste-down. (The title Marquess of Headfort was created for Thomas Taylor, 2nd Earl of Bective, in 1800; it is a title in the Peerage of Ireland.) Folio, 304x188mm. First work: [7], I-CLXIII, [1] leaf; a6, A-Z6, a-d4, e4. Second work: a6, A-Ee4, Ff4. Numbering of folios slightly erratic but all present as called for. Both title-pages in an ornamental woodcut border. First title-page has early ownership inscription in top margin, partially trimmed, and at head of text. Some worming on title-page, mainly near foredge and inner gutter, and on next few pages. Light damp-marking in lower margin. Some worming, mainly in the foredge margin at start of the second work, increasing in intensity and affecting some letters in the printed area though not the legibility. Occasional neat, contemporary, marginalia. Foredge margin trimmed close in places, just touching printed marginal notes.Woodcut initials throughout. Crisp and clean. (Digital photographs may be available on request.)