- 229
Davenport, Robert
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Davenport, Robert
- A Pleasant and Witty Comedy: Called, A New Tricke to Cheat the Divell. Written by R. D. Gent. London: Printed by John Okes, for Humphrey Blunden, and are to be sold at his Shop in Corne-hill, 1639
- paper
4to (7 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 180 x 130 mm). Woodcut ornament on title-page which is within a border of printer's ornaments, woodcut headpiece and decorative initial; upper margin trimmed occasionally touching headline. Modern brown morocco gilt, by Riviere.
Provenance
Donald & Mary Hyde (bookplate, Christie's New York, 14 April 2004, lot 23). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 6315; ESTC S109313; Greg 561
Condition
upper margin trimmed occasionally touching headline.
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, first issue with Blunden in the imprint.