- 98
Mather, Increase
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mather, Increase
- Κομητογραφια. Or a discourse concerning comets; wherein the nature of blazing stars is enquired into. Boston in New England: Samuel Green for Samuel Sewall, to be sold by J. Browning, 1683
- Paper
3 parts in one volume, 8vo (143 x 85mm.), typographical borders and headpieces, without the additional errata slip on K7v, with blank leaf K8, modern speckled panelled calf in period style, morocco lettering-pieces, gilt edges, a few deckle edges, without blank leaf A1, E7 in third part repaired at foredge, some printed marginalia and headlines shaved, cut close
Literature
Holmes, Increase Mather 67-A; Sabin 46696; Wing M1224
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
Included with the treatise on comets are two sermons that Mather preached in Boston in 1680 and 1682, about the significance of recent comets (including Halley's Comet) for God's displeasure with the world. The sermons had previously been published separately, but this is the first edition of Mather's text on comets.