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Chapman, George
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Chapman, George
- The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois. A Tragedie. As it hath beene often presented at the private Play-house in the White-Fryers. London: Printed by T. S[nodham]. and are to be solde by John Helme, at his Shop in S. Dunstones Church-yard, in Fleetstreet, 1613
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4to (7 x 4 3/4 in.; 178 x 120 mm). Woodcut ornament on title, headpieces of printer's ornaments, decorative woodcut initial; lacking leaf A1 blank save for signature mark, short tear in title mended without loss, pale marginal inkspot on leaf B2. Modern red morocco gilt, by Riviere.
Provenance
acquisition: 1963
Literature
STC 4989; ESTC S122391; Greg 307; Pforzheimer 159
Condition
lacking leaf A1 blank save for signature mark, short tear in title mended without loss, pale marginal inkspot on leaf B2.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
First edition. Rare in the trade, no copy has appeared at auction in fifty years.