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Malory, Thomas
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Malory, Thomas
- [Morte d'Arthur]. The Most Ancient and Famous History of the Renowned Prince Arthur King of Britaine. London: William Stansby for Jacob Bloome, 1634
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3 volumes, 4to (7 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 180 x 133 mm). Three woodcut frontispieces facing letterpress titles, black letter text; paper browned, a few light marginal stains, catchwords in first 2 quires of part II shaved and lacking final blank in that part. 19th-century black straight-grain morocco, gilt, with goldstamped armorial supralibros and monogram on each cover, edges gilt; some wear to joints partially mended. In a dark-blue morocco slipcase, gilt.
Provenance
Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Sledmere (bound for him, catalogue inscription on flyleaf of first part) — Thomas E. Marston (bookplate in each volume) — H. Bradley Martin (bookplate in first volume, his sale in these rooms, 30 April 1990, lot 3022)
Literature
Grolier Wither to Prior 532; STC 806
Condition
paper browned, a few light marginal stains, catchwords in first 2 quires of part II shaved and lacking final blank in that part. 19th-century black straightgrain morocco, gilt, with goldstamped armorial supralibros and monogram on each cover, edges gilt; some wear to joints partially mended
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Sixth edition of Malory's Morte d'Arthur.
The first edition was printed by Caxton in 1485. It was then reprinted by Wynkyn de Worde in 1498 and 1529, and there were further editions by William Copland in 1557, and Thomas East about 1585. This is the last edition to be printed prior to the 19th century, the language being modified to suit Jacobean taste. The woodcut frontispiece, representing King Arthur in the center with his knights in a circle around him, is printed with the bottom towards the back of the book, with the names of thirty knights at the head and foot of the page.