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D., J. [?John Day or Davenport], Gent
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- The Knave in Graine, New Vampt. A witty Comedy, Acted at the Fortune many dayes together with great Applause. London: Printed by J.O[akes] and are to be sold by John Nicholson at his Shop under St. Martins Church neare Ludgate, 1640
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4to (7 x 4 5/8 in.; 178 x 118 mm). Woodcut ornament on title, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials. Modern polished tree calf, triple fillet border, gilt-stamped red leather title label on spine; upper cover detached but present.
Provenance
Marsden J. Perry ("Shakespearian Library" bookplate) — John L. Clawson (gilt-stamped leather bookplate) — David & Lulu Borowitz (bookplate, Sotheby Parke-Bernet, 1977, lot 70). Christie's, 18 November 1988, lot 93. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 6174; ESTC S109190; Greg 580
Condition
upper cover detached but present.
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.