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Book of Common Prayer--
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The booke of the common prayer and administracion of the Sacramentes, and other rites and ceremonies of the Churche: after the use of the Churche of England. Edward Whitchurch, May [i.e. March] 1549
- paper
folio, black letter, title and calendar in red and black, title within woodcut border, woodcut initials, mixed edition (presumably the March 1549 edition but with the May 1549 title-page), with an early manuscript facsimile of the last two pages, one page of extracts from Grafton's 1549 edition in an early hand and an extract from Hume on Edward VI in a later hand, purple morocco gilt by Rivière, edges gilt, part of title-page and whole of colophon leaf supplied in facsimile, lacking 1A8 (blank), upper blank margins of preface and first two leaves of table renewed, some small marginal paper repairs elsewhere, washed throughout
Provenance
Cashel Library, inkstamp; Vernon Watney, morocco book label
Literature
ESTC S109513; Griffiths 1549/1; STC 16267
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
"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."