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Cowley, Abraham
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Poetical Blossomes by A.C. — The Tragical Historie of Piramvs and Thisbe Written by A.C. London: Printed by B[ernard]. A[lsop]. and T[homas]. F[awcet]. for Henry Seile, and are to be sold at his Shop at the Signe of the Tygers-Head in St. Paules Church-Yard, 1633
- ink, paper, leather
Two works bound in one volume, 4to (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 191 x 130 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, variant with the curtain partly drawn and the signatures at the bottom "B: Masters comp: Hen: Seile excu: Ro: Vaughan sculp:", numerous printers ornaments and decorated initials, separate dated title-page for Piramus but with continuous register; frontispiece platemark strengthened, lacks final leaf (being one of two variants: license leaf or blank). Red morocco paneled gilt by F. Bedford, the spine lettered and decorated gilt in six compartments, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, edges gilt.
Provenance
Britwell Library (Thomas Thorp's collation mark of 1858) — Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. (monogrammed morocco ticket; Christies, 13 June 1979, lot 140, acquisition: Purchased at foregoing sale through John Fleming
Literature
STC 5906; ESTC S108970; Grolier/Wither to Prior 219; Quaritch, Britwell Handlist 240
Condition
Two works bound in one volume, 4to (7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.; 191 x 130 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, variant with the curtain partly drawn and the signatures at the bottom "B: Masters comp: Hen: Seile excu: Ro: Vaughan sculp:", numerous printers ornaments and decorated initials, separate dated title-page for Piramus but with continuous register; frontispiece platemark strengthened, lacks final leaf (being one of two variants: license leaf or blank). Red morocco paneled gilt by F. Bedford, the spine lettered and decorated gilt in 6 compartments, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers, edges gilt.
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, the Britwell-Houghton copy.