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Winstanley, William ["W.W."]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The New Help to Discourse: or, Wit, Mirth, and Jollity entermixt with more serious Matters. Consisting of pleasant Astrological, Astronomical, Philosophical, Gramatical, Physical, Chyrurgical, Historical, Moral, and Poetical Questions and Answers. [With:] The Countrey-Mans Guide; or, An Appendix For the Use Of the Countrey-man. London: Printed by T.J., 1669
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12mo (5 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.; 145 x 78 mm). Two titles within border of printer's ornaments for the first part, 1 title for the second part; browned and soiled, initial quires loose, fore-edge of quires G-H gnawed affecting a few letters, 2 leaves with clean tears, some stains and contemporary marginal notes (pp. 180, 266). Contemporary blind-ruled calf; worn, backstrip gone, sewing broken. In a tan half-cloth drop-box.
Provenance
June Asher (ms. exlibris on first title verso, dated 21 July 1724) — Iona & Peter Opie ("ex Opie Collection" stamp on drop-box and sleeve)
Literature
Wing W3068
Condition
browned and soiled, fore-edge of quires G-H gnawed affecting a few letters, 2 leaves with clean tears, some stains and contemporary marginal notes (pp. 180, 266). Contemporary blind-ruled calf; worn, backstrip gone, sewing broken. In a tan half-cloth drop-box.
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
First edition of this popular work, "a book of anecdotes and facetious remarks asserted to be a help to conversation for the uneducated and inarticulate which went through four editions between 1669 and 1696" (ODNB). Only 2 copies in Wing and OCLC.