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Calvin, Jean
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Calvin, Jean
- Sermons of M. John Caluin on the Epistles of S. Paule to Timothie and Titus. Translated into English, by L[aurence] T[omson]. London: [Henry Middleton] for G. Bishop and T. Woodcoke, 1579
- Paper
4to (225 x 160mm.), title within woodcut architectural border, woodcut device at end, woodcut intials and headpieces, contemporary calf, title-page mounted on guard, title and some other leaves browned, some worming, pp.1136 ff. with dampstaining in outer and lower margins, old repairs to last leaf, rebacked and repaired
Provenance
John King, ex libris dated 1750; Elizabeth King; John Mendham, Clophill, 1838 (given to him by G.B. Dart Esq.); Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
STC 4441
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
Laurence Tomson was a scholar and civil servant who for fifteen years worked in the service of Sir Francis Walsingham. He was known for his Calvinist sympathies, translating not only this edition of Calvin's sermons but also the 1576 New Testament of Théodore de Bèze.