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Newcastle, Margaret Cavendish, Countess of.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Group of 5 volumes:
- PAPER
Poems, and Fancies. T.R. for J. Martin and J. Allestrye, 1653, printer's device on title page, without initial dedicatory leaf, modern blue morocco, new endpapers; Philosophical and Physical Opinions. William Wilson, 1663, errata leaf at the end, contemporary calf, red speckled edges, joints rubbed and partially split; The Life of...William Cavendishe, Duke, Marquess, and Earl of Newcastle...A. Maxwell, 1667, contemporary calf, lacking portrait, binding slightly worn, joints partially split; these first editions; Orations of Divers Sorts...the second [actually fourth] edition. A. Maxwell, 1668, contemporary panelled calf, some staining, rebacked, rubbed at edges; with another copy, similar; woodcut initials and head-pieces; folio (5)
Provenance
[Poems and Fancies:] Heber Sale: VIII. 2162, modern note in ink on front endpaper (from "MS note on original binding")
[The Life of...William Cavendishe:] Josephus Crowther, early signature; the Rolle Library at Bicton, Devon, armorial bookplate
[all volumes:] Douglas Grant, book-label
Literature
Wing N869, N864, N853, N862
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."