- 106
(British History)
Estimate
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Description
- Seven Works
- Ink, paper and cow
Sir William Dugdale. A Short View of the Late Troubles in England. Oxford: M. Pitt, 1581. Folio, engraved portrait. Lower right corner restored A3, tear p. 838. Early nineteenth-century blue straight-grained morocco, gilt arms of Roxburghe, gilt ornament on spine. Wing D2492. Provenance: John Ker, 3rd Duke of Roxburghe; Bent Juel-Jensen — Thomas Fuller. The History of the Worthies of England. London: J[ohn] G[rismond], W[illiam] L[eybourne], and W[illiam] G[odbid], 1662. Folio. Engraved portrait by D. Loggan (plus one duplicate loosely inserted). First Edition. Contemporary calf. Spine restored. Wing F 2440. Provenance: Walter Long; Daniel Jones Long; George Goyder; Geoffrey Keynes. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch — Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle. The Life of Prince William Cavendishe, Duke, Marquess, and Earl of Newcastle. London: A. Maxwell, 1667. Folio. manuscript corrections on pages 9, 26, 60 and 156. Ownership inscription on title page ("Rofs" on title, inked; "JW" on flyleaf). Contemporary calf. Wing N855. Provenance: J.W.; Bent Juel-Jensen — James Howell. Lustra Ludovici, or the life of the King of France, Lewis the XIII. London: H. Moseley, 1646. Folio. Contemporary calf. Damage at bottom of spine. Wing H 3092. Provenance: Fairfax of Cameron — William Udall. The Historie of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland. London: J. Haviland, R. Whitaker, 1624. Folio. Upper right corner of first flyleaf cut. Eighteenth-century gilt calf. Rebacked, joints fragile. STC 24509a. Provenance: Ham Court; R.B. Adam — Elizabeth Cary. The History of Edward II. King of England. London: C. Harper, S. Crouch, T. Fox, 1680. Folio. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Contemporary calf. Joints and spine scuffed. Wing F 313. acquisition: James Cummins — Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury. The Life and Raigne of King Henry the Eighth. London: T. Whitaker, 1649. Folio. Engraved portrait. Later calf restored, spine fragile and rubbed. Wing H 1504. Provenance: Kirkleatham Library.
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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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.