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Donne, John
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5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Donne, John
- Ignatius his Conclave: or his Inthronisation in a Late Election in Hell: wherein Many Things are Mingled by way of Satyr. … London: Printed [by Augustine Mathewes] for Iohn Marriott, and are to be sold by W. Sheares at the Harrow in Britains Bursse, 1634
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12mo (4 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 125 x 70 mm). Woodcut initial, type-ornament headlines; some light scattered foxing. Contemporary sheep, covers ruled in blind, plain endpapers, red-sprinkled edges; head of spine chipped with minor repair, some scuffing.
Provenance
Cholmley Turner (armorial bookplate) — David and Lulu Borowitz (bookplate; Sotheby Parke Bernet, 15 November 1977, lot 82). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritich
Literature
STC 1729; ESTC S109801; Grolier/Donne 8 (this copy); Grolier/Wither to Prior 278; Keynes, Donne 8
Condition
12mo (4 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 125 x 70 mm). Woodcut initial, type-ornament headlines; some light scattered foxing. Contemporary sheep, covers ruled in blind, plain endpapers, red-sprinkled edges; head of spine chipped with minor repair, some scuffing.
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
Third edition in English and the first with Donne’s name on the title-page. A very fresh copy of a scarce printing.