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Book of Common Prayer
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400 - 600 USD
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Description
- The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments. London: John Baskett, and the Assigns of Thomas Newcomb and Henry Hills, 1716
- ink and paper
8vo (6 x 3 1/2 in.; 152 x 88 mm). Woodcut royal arms; some spotting and light browning throughout. Contemporary blind-ruled calf, remains of silver clasps and catches; joints and edges worn.
Accompanied by:
The Holy Bible, conteyning the Old Testament and the New. (Cleveland: World Publishing, [1965]), being a facsimile of the 1611 first impression of the King James Bible. Calf antique, original board slpcase; joints rubbed. No. 16 of an edition of 1,500 copies.
Accompanied by:
The Holy Bible, conteyning the Old Testament and the New. (Cleveland: World Publishing, [1965]), being a facsimile of the 1611 first impression of the King James Bible. Calf antique, original board slpcase; joints rubbed. No. 16 of an edition of 1,500 copies.
Condition
8vo (6 x 3 1/2 in.; 152 x 88 mm). Woodcut royal arms; some spotting and light browning throughout. Contemporary blindruled calf, remains of silver clasps and catches; joints and edges worn.
Accompanied by:
The Holy Bible, conteyning the Old Testament and the New. (Cleveland: World Publishing, [1965]), being a facsimile of the 1611 first impression of the King James Bible. Calf antique, original board slpcase; joints rubbed. No. 16 of an edition of 1,500 copies.
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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.