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Daniel, Samuel
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Daniel, Samuel
- Certaine Small Poems Lately Printed: with the Tragedie of Philotas. London: Printed by G. Eld for Simon Waterson [and E. Blount], 1605
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12mo (6 1/2 x 4 in.; 165 x 102 mm). Woodcut double-volute ornament on title, second title (Philotas) with Blount in imprint, typographic headpieces, decorative woodcut initials, with the three consecutive blanks H8, A1-2; first title soiled, fore-edge cropped affecting side-notes on three leaves, lacking the 2 final blank leaves. Modern red morocco, elaborately gilt, by Riviere.
Provenance
Hannah D. Rabinowitz (gilt-stamped leather bookplate). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1964
Literature
STC 6239; ESTC S109271; Greg III, 1052; Pforzheimer 240; Grolier/ Langland to Wither 61
Condition
first title soiled, fore-edge cropped affecting sidenotes on three leaves.
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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
Third collected edition, containing the first appearance of Philotas, and the poem Ulisses and the Syren.