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Colvil, Samuel
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Colvil, Samuel
- The grand imposter discovered: or an historical dispute of the Papacy and Popish religion. Edinburgh: His Majesties Printers for the author, 1673
- Paper
4to (186 x 133mm.), contemporary gilt-tooled black morocco (probably by Samuel Mearne), floral and foliate borders with floral corner-pieces, spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering-piece, edges gilt, covers and endpapers detached, worn at extremities, spine faded and worn
Provenance
Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
Wing C5425
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
Little is known of Samuel Colvil; this appears to have been his first published work. He is possibly the author of the popular Mock Poem or Whigs Supplication, a satirical poem depicting the uprising of the Scottish Covenanters that was published in 1681.