- 189
[Cooper, Thomas]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- An Admonition to the People of England: Wherein Are Answered, Not Onely the Slaunderous Untruethes, Reprochfully Uttered by Martin the Libeller, but Also Many Other Crimes by Some of His Broode, Obiected Generally Against All Bishops, and the Chiefe of the Cleargie, Purposely to Deface and Discredite the Present State of the Church. Seene and Allowed by Authoritie. London: By the deputies of Christopher Barker, Printer to the Queenes Most Excellent Majestie, 1589
- ink, paper, leather
4to (6 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.; 172 x 117 mm). Notice to the reader signed "T[homas]. C[ooper]., cancel slip on 2F4v, line 10; title-page dust-soiled, dampstaining and staining in last 8 quires, particularly prominent in final quire 2L. Eighteenth-century speckled calf, the spine gilt in six compartments, two lettering pieces, edges sprinkled red; spine rubbed.
Provenance
George Baillie, one of the Lords of the Treasury (engraved bookplate by R. Cooper dated 1724). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 5683a; ESTC S105063
Condition
4to (6 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.; 172 x 117 mm). Noptice to the reader signed "T[homas]. C[ooper]., cancel slip on 2F4v, line 10; title-page dust-soiled, dampstaining and staining in last 8 quires, particularly prominent in final quire 2L. Eighteenth-century speckled calf, the spine gilt in six compartments, two lettering pieces, edges sprinkled red; spine rubbed.
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 of the first anti-Marprelate tracts. Cooper, bishop of Lincoln and Winchester, defended the practice and precept of the Church of England against the Martin Marprelate writings and the Puritans on the one hand and against the Roman Catholics on the other.