- 84
[Jewel, John]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- An Apologie or answere in defence of the Churche of Englande. London: (Reginald Wolfe), 1564
- paper
8vo (139 x 95mm.), woodcut device on title, a few early marginal notes, manuscript quotation on title, near-contemporary English calf, gilt and blind ruled border, gilt-tooled centre-piece and flower tool at each corner, flat spine gilt, later endpapers, a few notes in ink by Mendham on inside front cover, upper cover detached, spine and corners slightly worn
Provenance
G.D., early inscription on title-page
Literature
STC 14591
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
First edition translated by Anne, Lady Bacon, and the second edition in English, of the official defence of the newly-established Church of England. Jewel defends it against the charge of heresy and sets out its doctrine and practice in opposition to the Church of Rome.
First published in Latin for circulation on the continent, the Apologie was made more famous through this English translation by Anne, Lady Bacon. Mother of Sir Francis Bacon and wife of Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lady Bacon was raised with a rigorous humanist education (her father Sir Anthony Cooke was tutor to Edward VI) and was recognised as an eminent scholar. This distinguished translation made "her words the voice of the established church" (DNB). It also contains a dedication to Lady Bacon by Matthew Parker, and an additional section on the administration of the church.
First published in Latin for circulation on the continent, the Apologie was made more famous through this English translation by Anne, Lady Bacon. Mother of Sir Francis Bacon and wife of Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lady Bacon was raised with a rigorous humanist education (her father Sir Anthony Cooke was tutor to Edward VI) and was recognised as an eminent scholar. This distinguished translation made "her words the voice of the established church" (DNB). It also contains a dedication to Lady Bacon by Matthew Parker, and an additional section on the administration of the church.