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Donne, John
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2,000 - 3,000 USD
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- Donne, John
- Poems, &c. by John Donne, late Dean of St. Pauls. With Elegies on the Authors Death. To which is added divers copies under his own hand, never before printed. [London:] In the Savoy, printed by T[homas]. N[ewcomb]. for Harry Herringman, at the sign of the Anchor, in the lower walk-way of the New-Exchange, 1669
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8vo (6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in.; 166 x 105 mm). Woodcut headpiece and initial-frame, with blanks A1 and Dd8; short clean tear at lower margin of S3 into catchword and last two lines of text, a few tiny scattered rust-spots. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in five compartments with morocco label, plain endpapers, marbled edges; some minor restoration to head of spine and joints.
Provenance
Sheppard (stamp with wreathed lamb silhouette and press-mark II) — Richard Jennings (Sotheby's London, 28 April 1952, lot 165) — Apsley Cherry-Garrard. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 1972
Literature
Wing D1871; ESTC R32770; Grolier/Donne 88 (this copy); Grolier/Wither to Prior 291; Keynes, Donne 84
Condition
8vo (6 1/2 x 4 1/8.; 166 x 105 mm). Woodcut headpiece and initial-frame, with blanks A1 and Dd8; short clean tear at lower margin of S3 into catchword and last two lines of text, a few tiny scattered rust-spots. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in five compartments with morocco label, plain endpapers, marbled edges; some minor restoration to head of spine and joints.
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
Fifth edition, which added five poems.