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Digby, Sir Kenelm
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Observations upon Religio Medici. Occasionally Written by Sir Kenelme Digby, Knight. London: Printed by R[ichard]. C[otes]. for Daniel Frere, and Are to Be Sold at His Shop at the Red Bull in Little Britaine, 1643
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.; 143 x 89 mm). Title within border of printer's ornaments; lacks initial blank, marginal browning from leather turn-ins. Contemporary calf, triple-filleted in blind, smooth spine; modest restoration to front joint, lacking front endpapers.
Provenance
The Egerton Family, the Earls and Dukes of Bridgewater, (Bridgewater Library bookplate with the Egerton arms engraved by C.W. Sherborn dated 1858) — Henry Huntington (privately purchased from the Bridgewater Library through Sotheby's, 1917) — John Camp Williams (leather library ticket on lower pastedown) — A. S. W. Rosenbach (private library). acquisition: John Fleming, 1959
Literature
Wing D1442; ESTC R20589
Condition
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.; 143 x 89 mm). Title within border of printer's ornaments; lacks initial blank, marginal browning from leather turn-ins. Contemporary calf, triple-filleted in blind
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, later state with only Daniel Frere's name in the imprint. The Bridgewater-Huntington-Williams-Rosenbach copy.