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Donne, John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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- Donne, John
- Poems, by J.D. with Elegies on the Authors Death. To which is added divers copies under his own hand never before in print. London: Printed for John Marriot, and are to be sold by Richard Marriot at his shop by Chancery lane end over against the Inner Temple gate, 1650
- printed book
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.; 143 x 89 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Donne by W. Marshall with verses by Izaak Walton, one woodcut initial; lacking blank A1. Contemporary calf, covers ruled in blind, spine paneled in blind in five compartments with later paper label, plain endpapers, red edges; extremities a bit worn, ties lacking.
Provenance
Sotheby's, 14 December 14 1959, lot 128 (undesignated consignor). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
Wing D1869; ESTC R32767; Grolier/Donne 86 (this copy); Grolier/Wither to Prior 290; Keynes, Donne 82
Condition
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.; 143 x 89 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Donne by W. Marshall with verses by Izaak Walton, one woodcut initial. Contemporary calf, covers ruled in blind, spine paneled in blind in five compartments with later paper label, plain endpapers, red edges; extremities a bit worn, ties lacking.
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 edition, second issue; largely a reissue of the sheets of the first issue, but with quire A reset with new material and additional quires (aa) and (bb) inserted.