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Drake, Sir Francis
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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- Drake, Sir Francis
- Sir Francis Drake Revived... Being a Summary and true Relation of foure severall Voyages made... to the West-Indies... Collected out of the notes of the said Sir Francis Drake; Master Philip Nichols, Master Francis Fletcher, Preachers; and the notes of divers other Gentlemen (who went on the said Voyages) carefully compared together. London: for Nicholas Bourne, 1653
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FIRST EDITION, 4 parts in one volume (separate title pages, paginations and signatures; parts 3 and 4 with continuous pagination and signatures), small 4to (183 x 138mm.), [vi], 88, [ii], 108, [1]-60pp., engraved portrait of Drake, red morocco, blue endpapers, gilt spine, gilt edges, without divisional blank between first and second parts, portrait laid down and slightly cropped at blank lower margin, expert repair to blank corner of title and some places in the text (slightly touching a few letters), short tear at head of B4 (part 1), small rust hole in F4 (part 2), printer's crease on H1 (part 4)
The first collected and most complete edition of Drake's voyages, comprising those of 1572-73 (Sir Francis Drake Revived), 1577-80 (The World Encompassed), 1585-86 (A Summarie and True Discourse of Sir Francis Drakes West-Indian Voyage), and the 1595-96 voyage during which he died (A Full Relation of Another Voyage into the West Indies).
The first collected and most complete edition of Drake's voyages, comprising those of 1572-73 (Sir Francis Drake Revived), 1577-80 (The World Encompassed), 1585-86 (A Summarie and True Discourse of Sir Francis Drakes West-Indian Voyage), and the 1595-96 voyage during which he died (A Full Relation of Another Voyage into the West Indies).
Literature
Church 525; Hill (2004) 1575; Sabin 20840; Wing D2122
Condition
A good copy.
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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. 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."