[Guenil, Johan]

4to (200 x 150mm.), 101, [3 (blank)] pp., illustration: small woodcut of a crown on title-page, binding: early eighteenth-century panelled calf, extremities slightly rubbed

BL STC German XVIIc. G1346

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."

A rare pamphlet account of the early period of the English Civil War and the events leading to it, including the marriage of Charles I with Henrietta Maria, the Scottish and Irish rebellion, the siege of Hull etc., with some classical parallels. On p. 96 we find the sentiment: "Finalement, Sire, si vous voulez r'avoir vostre auctorité, il le faut comparer a une pucelle. Elle ne donnera jamais la bonne grace a celuy, qui la veut ravir. Si vous ne la gagnez par courtoisie, elle ne vous aimera jamais de bon coeur...".