- 125
The Popish Plot
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A General Catalogue of all the stich'd books and single sheets &c. printed the last two years, commencing from the first discovery of the Popish Plot, (September 1678.) and continued to Michaelmas Term. London: J.R., 1680, 3 issues (September 1678-January 1679/80), each with separate title-page and pagination [ESTC P6544; Nelson and Seccombe 51A; Wing G496]
- Paper
[Francis Peck]. A complete catalogue of all the discourses written both for and against popery, in the time of King James II. London: for A. Dodd, J. Stag and J. Fox, E. Nutt and Mrs. Cook, 1735, with 2 pages of advertisements at end, [ESTC T97526]
2 works in one volume, 4to (224 x 165mm.), calf-backed boards, general title-page to first work browned, the Second Continuation torn and repaired, some spotting and damp-staining, both covers detached, binding worn
2 works in one volume, 4to (224 x 165mm.), calf-backed boards, general title-page to first work browned, the Second Continuation torn and repaired, some spotting and damp-staining, both covers detached, binding worn
Provenance
Law Society, armorial bookplate
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
The three issues of the General Catalogue were published at the height of the hysteria surrounding the Popish Plot, laying out the anti-Catholic propaganda generated by Titus Oates' accusations by category. Francis Peck's later continuation aimed to rectifiy the deficiencies of the earlier works, "printed while the controversy was yet on foot", by providing a more complete list of anti-Catholic works and adding pro-Catholic works to his catalogue.