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Donne, John
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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- Donne, John
- A Sermon upon the XV. Verse of the XX. Chapter of the Booke of Judges Wherein Occasion was justly taken for the Publication of some Reasons, which his Sacred Maiestie had beene Pleased to Give, of those Directions for Preachers, which he had formerly sent forth. Preached at the Crosse the 15th. of September. 1622. London: Printed by William Stansby for Thomas Jones, and are to be sold at his shop in the Strand at the blacke Raven, neere unto Saint Clements Church, 1622
- printed book
4to (6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 175 x 136 mm). Woodcut initials and headpieces, with initial blank A1; some light foxing and marginal browning, a few pen trials on A4r. Nineteenth-century maroon morocco over marbled boards; a bit worn.
Provenance
John Sparrow (booklabel and his note signed “JS” on free endpaper— (Christie's London, 21 October 1992, lot 123, part) acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through E.M. Lawson
Literature
STC 7053.5; ESTC S120089; Grolier/Donne 47 (this copy); Keynes, Donne 13
Condition
4to (6 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 175 x 136 mm). Woodcut initials and headpieces, with initial blank A1; some light foxing and marginal browning, a few pen trials on A4r. Nineteenth-century maroon morocco over marbled boards; a bit worn.
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, with the errata corrected—except for the major error on the title-page: this is in fact a sermon on the XX verse of chapter V of Judges.