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Donne, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- 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 by J. Flesher, and are to be sold by John Sweeting, at the Angel in Popeshead-Alley, 1654
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8vo (5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.; 139 x 85 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Donne by W. Marshall with verses by Izaak Walton, one woodcut initial; lacking blank A1, final leaf Cc8 torn at inner margin not affecting text. Contemporary sheep, covers and smooth spine ruled in blind, spine with morocco label, plain edges, red- and green-sprinkled edges; a little rubbed, joints with minor restoration.
Provenance
Richard Jennings (Sotheby's London, 28 April 1952, lot 164) — John Hayward (Sotheby's London, 14 March 1966, lot 124). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Seven Gables
Literature
Wing D1870; ESTC R5320; Grolier/Donne 87 (this copy); Grolier, Wither to Prior 290 note; Keynes, Donne 83
Condition
8vo (5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.; 139 x 85 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Donne by W. Marshall with verses by Izaak Walton, one woodcut initial; final leaf Cc8 torn at inner margin not affecting text. Contemporary sheep, covers and smooth spine ruled in blind, spine with morocco label; a little rubbed, joints with minor restoration.
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, third issue; a reissue, with cancel title-page, of the 1650 issue.