- 154
(Chapman, George, trans.)
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- The Iliads of Homer Prince of Poets never before in any Languag Truely Translated. With a Comment uppon some of his Chiefe Places; Donne According to the Greeke. London: Printed [by Richard Field] for Nathaniell Butter, [1611]
- ink, vellum
Folio (11 x 7 1/4 in.; 279 x 184 mm) Engraved title-page by William Hole, woodcut head- and tailpieces, initials, errata leaf (A6r); lacks initial and terminal blanks, title-page expertly remargined. Contemporary limp vellum paneled gilt with winged Cupid's head cornerpieces, central arabesque lozenge. Red morocco pull-off case by Riviere & Son.
Provenance
Bernard Quaritch (purchase, but apparently not at auction, 11 September 1911) — A.S.W. Rosenbach (acquired from the former, 29 April 1924) — Robert Walsingham Martin (1871–1961; armorial bookplate). acquisition: Fleming, 1985
Literature
STC 13634; ESTC S119234; Pforzheimer 169
Condition
Folio (11 x 7 1/4 in.; 279 x 184 mm) Engraved title-page by William Hole, woodcut head- and tailpieces, initials, errata leaf (A6r); lacks initial and terminal blanks, title-page expertly remargined. Contemporary limp vellum paneled gilt with winged Cupid's head cornerpieces, central arabesque lozenge. Red morocco pull-off case by Riviere & Son.
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, an extraordinarily bright and fresh copy. This copy is a variant, with two added leaves of sonnets (printed as a bifolium) to Sir Edward Philips, and to Viscounts Cranborne and Rochester, and bound after 2G7, as usual.