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Drake, Judith.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
An Essay in Defence of the Female Sex. In which are inserted the characters of a pedant, a squire, a beau, a virtuoso, a city-critick. In a letter to a Lady. Written by a Lady London, A. Roper, E. Wilkinson & R. Clavel, 1696 ; petit in-8 veau brun, dos à nerfs.
Seconde édition publiée la même année que la première, avec les vers de James Drake.
Une gravure en frontispice « The Compleat Beau ».
Un des premiers textes féministes attribué à Judith Drake ou Mary Astell, la présence des vers de James Drake, frère de Judith Drake donne la paternité de cet ouvrage à cette dernière.
Signature de John Law, ministre des finances de Louis XV (1670 à 1729), sur le titre.
Reliure usagée, taches et salissures.
Seconde édition publiée la même année que la première, avec les vers de James Drake.
Une gravure en frontispice « The Compleat Beau ».
Un des premiers textes féministes attribué à Judith Drake ou Mary Astell, la présence des vers de James Drake, frère de Judith Drake donne la paternité de cet ouvrage à cette dernière.
Signature de John Law, ministre des finances de Louis XV (1670 à 1729), sur le titre.
Reliure usagée, taches et salissures.
Condition
Reliure usagée, taches et salissures.
"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."