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Ascham, Roger
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- A Report and Discourse Written by Roger Ascham, of the Affaires and State of Germany and the Emperour Charles his Court, Durying Certaine Yeares while the Sayd Roger was There. London: Printed by John Daye, Dwelling Over Aldersgate, [1570?]
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4to (7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.; 180 x 134 mm). Title within border of printer's ornaments, two large foliated woodcut initials, one woodcut tailpiece, text in black letter; top margin of border on title-page a tad shaved, title-page inner margin strengthened, last two leaves foxed. Nineteenth-century half-calf over marbled boards, gilt supralibros of the Society of Writers to the Signet on both covers; worn and stained, marginal staining to endpapers.
Provenance
Society of Writers to the Signet (gilt supralibros). acquisition: Francis Edwards
Literature
STC 830; ESTC S100282; Pforzheimer 14
Condition
4to (7 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.; 180 x 134 mm). Title within border of printer's ornaments, two large foliated woodcut initials, one woodcut tailpiece; top margin of border on title-page a tad shaved, title-page inner margin strengthened, last two leaves foxed. Nineteenth century half calf over marbled boards, gilt supralibros of the Society of Writers to the Signet on both covers; worn and stained, marginal staining to endpapers.
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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.
Catalogue Note
First edition of an account of contemporary political developments in Germany written during Ascham's tenure as secretary to Sir Richard Morison, ambassador to the court of Emperor Charles.