- 794
Taylor, John
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Nonsence upon Sence: or Sence upon Nonsence, Choose You Whether, Either or Neither ... the Third Edition, with Addition, upon Condition, that (by Tradition) the Reader May Laugh, if Hee List. In Longitude, Latitude, Crassitude, Magnitude, and Amplitude, Lengthened, Widened, Enlarged, Augmented, Encreased, Made Wider and Sider, by the Addition of Letters, Syllables, Words, Lines, and Farfetch'd Sentences ... Written by John Taylor at the Sign of the Poor Poet's Head in Phoenix Alley, Near the Middle of Long Acre, or Covent Garden. [?London: S.N., ?1651]
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (6 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.; 159 x 98 mm). Printer's ornaments on B1v; some soiling, the first word of title shaved, pagination cropped on eight leaves, a few others shaved. Full polished biscuit calf by Riviere paneled gilt, gilt supralibros of Miller family on both covers, spine lettered gilt with Miller monogram, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; joints lightly rubbed.
Provenance
S.R. Christie-Miller, Britwell Court Library (Miller supralibros; sale, Sotheby's, 4 April 1924, lot 749) — Lord Fairfax of Cameron (armorial bookplate on front pastedown). acquisition: Charles W. Traylen, 1962
Literature
Wing T491 (identifying format as 4to, possibly not referring to this edition); ESTC R2497
Condition
8vo (6 1/4 x 3 7/8 in.; 159 x 98 mm). Printer's ornaments on B1v; some soiling, the first word of title shaved, pagination cropped on 8 leaves, a few others shaved. Full polished biscuit calf by Riviere paneled gilt, gilt supralibros of Miller family on both covers, spine lettered gilt with Miller monogram, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; joints lightly rubbed.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The third, augmented edition. Rare, ESTC records no copy of this edition. Wing lists only one edition owned by three institutions.