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A NEW TESTAMENT BOOK OF PSALMS. PRINTED LONDON 1640, WITH A CHARLES I NEEDLEWORK COVER, MID-17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 4 1/2 in. by Width 2 1/4 in. by Depth 1 1/8 in.; 11.4 by 5.7 by 3 cm.
worked in tent stitch with metal and silk thread; depicting a saint holding the martyr's palm and a saint holding the Sacred Heart, covering The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Imprinted at London by Robert Barker, printer to the Kings Most Excellent Majestie and by the Assign of John Bill, 1640 and The Whole Booke of Psalmes, London, Imprinted by M.F. for the Company of Stationers 1641
Provenance
Cora Ginsburg, New York, November 1979;
Vogel Collection no. 324.
Vogel Collection no. 324.
Condition
Some general wear, fading and losses consistent with age and oxidation to metallic threads; otherwise in good condition with colours still fresh. Binding slightly loose.
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.