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Davies, Sir John
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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- Davies, Sir John
- Nosce teipsum. This Oracle Expounded in Two Elegies. 1. Of Humane Knowledge. 2. Of the Soule of Man, and the Immortalitie thereof. Hymnes of Astræa in Acrosticke Verse. Orchestra, or, A Poeme of Dauncing. In a Dialogue betweene Penelope, and one of her Wooers. Not Finished. London: Printed by Augustine Mathewes for Richard Hawkins, and are to be sold at his Shop in Chancery Lane, neere Serieants Inne, 1622
- printed book
8vo (6 x 4 in.; 153 x 101 mm). Section-titles to Hymnes of Astræa and Orchestra, typographic head- and tailpieces, with blank L4; very light dampstaining throughout, a number of shoulder-notes shaved or cropped, H2 with clean tear at top margin though headpiece and running-head, lacks blank A1. Contemporary speckled calf ruled in gilt and blind, endpapers of early text manuscript, red edges; a bit worn, spine repaired.
Provenance
John Alson (early signature on title-page) — Spencer Compton, Eighth Duke of Devonshire (Chatsworth bookplate with press-mark 110 F; Christie's London, 30 June 1958, lot 35). acquisition: Francis Edwards
Literature
STC 6359; ESTC S109384; Grolier/Langland to Wither 67
Condition
8vo (6 x 4 in.; 153 x 101 mm). Section-titles to Hymnes of Astræa and Orchestra, typographic head- and tailpieces, with blank L4; very light dampstaining throughout, a number of shoulder-notes shaved or cropped, H2 with clean tear at top margin though headpiece and running-head, lacks blank A1. Contemporary speckled calf ruled in gilt and blind, endpapers of early text manuscript, red edges; bit worn, spine repaired.
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
Sixth, and last lifetime, edition, significantly expanded. With variants: "Orchestra" in upper and lowercase on general title-page; with errata on L3r. Quite scarce.