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Chapman, George
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Chapman, George
- The Conspiracie And Tragoedy of Charles Duke of Byron, Marshall of France. Acted lately in two Playes, at the Blacke-Friers, and other publique Stages. London: Printed by N. O[kes]. for Thomas Thorp, 1625
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Two parts in one, 4to (6 7/8 x 5 in.; 175 x 127 mm). Two title pages, woodcut ornament at top edge of first title, headpiece of printer's ornaments, decorative woodcut initials; top edge shaved touching title ornament and a few headlines, five words in title neatly crossed out, a few light spots on title and last leaf, occasional marginal spots, lacking first and last blank leaves. Nineteenth-century blind-tooled calf, supralibros (Bridgewater) on both covers.
Provenance
Richard Heber (shelf label, Bibliotheca Heberiana, Part II, 5 June 1834, lot 4840 part) — Earl of Bridgewater (large armorial bookplate, supralibros) — John L. Clawson (gilt-stamped leather bookplate). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1969
Literature
STC 4969; ESTC S107690; Greg 274-275(b); Pforzheimer 148
Condition
top edge shaved touching title ornament and a few headlines, five words in title neatly crossed out, a few light spots on title and last leaf, occasional marginal spots, lacking first and last blank leaves. Nineteenth-century blind-tooled calf, supralibros (Bridgewater) on both covers.
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
Second edition.