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Digby, Sir Kenelm
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Choice and Experimented Receipts in Physick and Chirurgery, as Also Cordial and Distilled Waters and Spirits, Perfumes, and Other Curiosities. Collected by the Honourable and Truly Learned Sir Kenelm Digby Kt. Chancellour to Her Majesty the Queen Mother. Translated out of Several Languages by G[eorge].H[artman]. London: Printed for the Author, 1668.
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.; 140 x 89 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait by Thomas Cross, vertical half-title, title within a border of printer's ornaments; half-title somewhat frayed, light marginal browning, X7 torn at the bottom, touching text. Contemporary sheep paneled in blind, smooth spine; a few scrapes on the upper board, remnants of a spine label, lacks front endpapers.
Provenance
W.C. (contemporary inscription on front turn-in: "W.C. His Book") — William Reynolds, Southam (signature on recto of engraved portrait dated 1854) — Dr. Page Robertson (signature and library ticket) — Sotheby's, 14 December 1954, lot 141. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale
Literature
Wing D1423A; ESTC R214067
Condition
8vo (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.; 140 x 89 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait by Thomas Cross, vertical half-title, title within a border of printer's ornaments; half-title somewhat frayed, light marginal browning, X7 torn at the bottom, touching text. Contemporary sheep paneled in blind, smooth spine; a few scrapes on the upper board, remnants of a spine label, lacks front endpapers.
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, second issue.