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More, Thomas.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- De optimo reip.statu, deque noua insula Utopia, libellus ... Epigrammata ... Epigrammata Des. Erasmi. Basel: Johann Froben, November-December 1518.
- PAPER
4to (200 x 137mm.), three parts in one volume, title to Utopia within woodcut architectural border by Hans Holbein (repeated on c1), full-page woodcut map of Utopia and large woodcut headpiece depicting John Clement, Thomas More, Raphael Hythlodaye and Pieter Gillis by Ambrosius Holbein, title to More's epigrams within fool and satyr border by Urs Graf, title to Erasmus' epigrams within border by Hans Holbein, woodcut historiated initials by Graf and the Holbeins, one of three printer's devices at the end of each section, eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt in compartments, slightly spotted, very slight dampstaining at end, rebacked retaining much of original spine, corners restored
Provenance
Reverend Joseph Brereton, King's College, Cambridge, librarian to the 4th Earl of Dysart, bookplate; 4th Earl of Dysart, Ham House, sale in our rooms 20-21 June 1938, lot 255, £12 to Benger; F. Fasting, stamp on front pastedown; Silvain S. Brunschwig, sale Geneva, 1955, lot 102, leather book label
Literature
Adams M1757; Gibson, More, 4; Fairfax Murray, German, 304
Condition
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."
"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
Fourth edition of Utopia, second with the Epigrammata.
The earlier Froben edition of March 1518, of which this is a reprint, established the text of the Utopia for all subsequent editions. More provided a revised text for the first Basel edition; the fourth was published in his lifetime and the small corrections and revisions may represent his on-going involvement.