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More, Sir Thomas
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- More, Sir Thomas
- Workes. John Cawood, John Waly, and Richard Tottell, 1557
Folio, FIRST EDITION, title in woodcut compartment, printer's device, leaf (chi1) inserted between 2C5 and 2C6, calf with later lettering piece, two unrelated 18th century receipts loosely inserted, lacking final blank, 2c2 extended, B4 with repaired tear affecting text, marginal tears to c.5 other leaves, recased with modern endpapers and repairs to joints
Provenance
"George Smith His Book Bought the 28 of July 1771 and Cost one Shilling & six pence"; "Cost foure shillings and sixe Pence: to John Worden in Walton le Dale [Lancashire]" (notes on reverse of title)
Literature
STC 18075; Pforzheimer 743
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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
THE FIRST COLLECTED EDITION OF THE WORKS OF THOMAS MORE, EDITED BY HIS NEPHEW WILLIAM RASTELL.