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[Donne, John]
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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- [Donne, John]
- [An Anatomie of the World. Wherein, by Occasion of the Untimely Death of Mistris Elizabeth Drury, the Frailtie and the Decay of this Whole World is Represented. The First Anniversarie. London: Printed by W. Stansby for Tho. Dewe, and are to be sold in S. Dunstanes Church-yard, 1625]
- printed book
8vo (6 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.; 168 x 105 mm, uncut). Woodcut initials and headpieces, separate dated title-page with woodcut border for The Progres of the Soule (McKerrow & Ferguson 293), which has separate pagination but continuous signatures; lacking title-page and blanks A1–2 and H7–8, first and last leaf soiled, first few leaves rather frayed at fore-edge with some minor repairs, some light dampstaining in the middle. Stiched as issued. Red morocco folding-case, chemise.
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 2 February 1966, lot 852, part (undesignated consignor). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing auction through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 7025; ESTC S109800; Grolier/Donne 78 (this copy); Grolier/Wither to Prior 280; Keynes, Donne 77
Condition
8vo (6 1/4 x 4 1/8 in.; 168 x 105 mm, uncut). Woodcut initials and headpieces, separate dated title-page with woodcut border for The Progres of the Soule (McKerrow & Ferguson 293), which has separate pagination but continuous signatures; lacking title-page and blanks A12 and H78, first and last leaf soiled, first few leaves rather frayed at fore-edge with some minor repairs. Stiched as issued. Red morocco folding case, chemise.
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
Fourth, and last separate, edition of the “Anniversaries.” Seven copies are recorded, of which two others are also incomplete.