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Tyndale, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Tyndale, William
- The whole workes of W. Tyndall, Iohn Frith, and Doct. Barnes, three worthy martyrs, and principall teachers of this Churche of England, collected and compiled in one tome togither, beyng before scattered, [and] now in print here exhibited to the Church. London: John Daye, 1573
- Paper
4to (274 x 184mm.), title within woodcut architectural border [McKerrow & Ferguson 76], title-pages to the works of Frith and Barnes with the same border, woodcut illustrations, woodcut initials and tailpieces, early annotations, eighteenth-century calf rebacked, lacking pp.341-344, 362, 371, 375-6 and [377-380] (all but pp.341-344 supplied in facsimile), title and first leaf detached, occasional slight dampstaining in upper margin, both boards detached, spine worn
Provenance
John Thomson, inscription dated 1650; Thomas Thomson, inscription; John Holmes (1800-1854), antiquary and assistant keeper of manuscripts at the British Museum, armorial bookplate
Literature
ESTC S117761; STC 24436
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 first collected edition of the works of William Tyndale, together with those of two other English martyrs, John Frith (see lot 62) and Robert Barnes. Frith had been with Tyndale in Marburg and helped him with his Bible. Barnes, an Austin friar, became a friend of Luther after fleeing England but later returned as one of Cromwell's protégés. After Cromwell's arrest in 1540 he was burned at the stake.