- 288
Donne, John
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Donne, John
- Poems on Several Occasions. … With Elegies on the Author’s Death. To this edition is added, some account of the life of the author. London: Printed for J. Tonson; and sold by W. Taylor at the Ship in Pater-noster-Row, 1719
- printed book
12mo (5 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.; 145 x 84 mm). Woodcut ornaments. Contemporary blind-paneled calf, plain endpapers, sprinkled edges; foot of spine chipped with minor loss.
Provenance
Richard Jennings (Sotheby's London, 18 April 1952, lot 166) — John Hayward (Sotheby's, 14 March 1966, lot 129). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Seven Gables
Literature
ESTC T96902; Grolier/Donne 90 (this copy); Grolier/Wither to Prior 292; Keynes, Donne 85
Condition
12mo (5 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.; 145 x 84 mm). Woodcut ornaments. Contemporary blind-paneled calf, plain endpapers, sprinkled edges; foot of spine shipped with minor loss.
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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
Sixth edition.