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Dekker, Thomas
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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- Dekker, Thomas
- The Honest Whore. London: Printed by N[icholas] Okes, and are to be sold by Richard Collins at his shop under St. Martins Church, 1635. [With:] The Second part of the Honest Whore, with the Humors of the Patient Man, the Impatient Wife. London: Printed by Elizabeth All-de, for Nathaniel Butter, 1630
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Two parts in one volume, 4to (7 3/8 x 5 in.; 188 x 127 mm). Printer's ornament on first title, woodcut ornament on second title; first title mounted, a few light stains on first two leaves, top edge trimmed touching a few headlines. Nineteenth-century black half morocco and marbled boards; extremities rubbed.
Provenance
Theodore Docwra, 2nd Baron Docwra of Culmore (1606–1647, signature on second title) — John Kershaw (bookplate with motto "perseverando") — George P. Baker (signature dated 4 April 1893). acquisition: Goodspeed
Literature
STC 6505 & 6506; ESTC S109535 & S109537; Greg 204e & 435; [second part only:] Pforzheimer 278
Condition
first title mounted, a few light stains on first two leaves, top edge trimmed touching a few headlines. Nineteenth-century black half morocco and marbled boards; extremities rubbed.
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 of the second part, fifth edition of the first part. This edition of the first part seems very rare in the trade; no copy has appeared at auction.