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Mirror for Magistrates
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- The Last Part of the Mirour for Magistrates... newly corrected and enlarged. London: Thomas Marsh, 1578
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Sixth edition, second issue, small 4to (190 x 123mm.), Black Letter, title within woodcut border, early nineteenth-century red morocco gilt, stamped in blind and gilt, gilt edges, title mounted, corner of B2 and D3 restored, occasional slight soiling or browning
Literature
ESTC S122984; Pforzheimer 734 (first issue); STC 1252.5
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This second issue of the sixth edition contains the tragedy of Eleanor Cobham which was not present in the first issue, and is included here for the first time (see Pforzheimer footntote).