- 512
Quakers.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of pamphlets concerning the Society of Friends, comprising:
- ink on paper
Anonymous, A short relation concerning the life and death of that man of God, and faithful minister of Jesus Christ, William Simpson. [n.p.], 1671 [Wing S3618]--Edward Bourne, A Looking-Glass Discovering to all People what Image they Bear. [n.p.], 1671, [Wing B3847]--George Keith, The Benefit, Advantage and Glory of Silent Meetings. n.p. 1670, [Wing K144]--W[illiam] C[aton], The Moderate Enquirer Resolved. n.p., 1671, [Wing C1516]--W[illiam] P[enn], Urim and Thummim or the Apostolical Doctrines of Light and Perfection Maintained. [Andrew Sowle], 1674, [Wing P1393]--G[eorge] F[ox], Iconoclastes: or, A hammer to break down all invented images, image-makers and image-worshipers. n.p., 1671 [Wing F1846]--William Tomlinson, An Awakening Voice to the Papists. n.p.,1673, [Wing T1845]--William Penn, Judas and the Jews combined against Christ and his followers. [Andrew Sowle], 1673 [Wing P1307]--E[van].J[ones], Londons Remembrancer. n.p., 1670, [Wing J941]--C.H., The cry of Innocent Blood, Sounding to the Ear of each Member in Parliament. n.p., 1670, [Wing A1405B]--G[eorge] F[ox], A General Epistle to Freinds [sic]. n.p., 1670, [Wing F1828]--Patrick Livingstone, To all friends every where to whom this may concern. n.p., 1670, [Wing L2606]--T[homas] Taylor, To the King. [n.p., 1670], [Wing H2710A]--William Britten, Silent Meeting a Wonder to the World. n.p., 1671, [Wing B4826]--G[eorge] F[ox], Something in Answer to Lodowick Muggleton’s Book, Which he calls, The Quakers Neck Broken. n.p., 1667 [Wing F1914], 15 works in one volume, contemporary calf, loss at spine, upper cover and first few leaves nearly detached, occasional tears and staining, some crude repairs, Judas and the Jews lacking O2-3, some leaves misbound
Provenance
"Joyce Breedan 1688" (ownership inscription on read endpapers); "Danl Tantum" (ownership inscription on first leaf); "John Ault His Book 1731" (Judas and the Jews, sig. O1); modern booklabel of "RHE" with unicorn crest; "C. Ellis given by R. Evans Armory [?] Court" (presentation inscription)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
A highly significant collection of pamphlets including works by William Penn, George Fox, and other early leaders of the Quaker movement.