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Mirror for Magistrates
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A Myrrour for Magistrates, wherein may be seene by examples passed in this realme, with howe greueous plagues, vyces are punished in great princes and magistrates... newly corrected and augmented. London: Thomas Marshe, 1571
- paper
Third edition, small 4to (180 x 125mm.), Black Letter, title within woodcut border, D1r running title with wording "Folio. 19.", modern brown morocco by Holloway, gilt edges, minor paper flaw in U3 with loss of a few letters
Literature
ESTC S100553; Pforzheimer 732; STC 1249
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
This collection of verse "tragedies" is a close reprint of the 1563 edition, and was edited by George Ferrers and William Baldwin.