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Donne, John
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Donne, John
- Biathanatos [first word in Greek]. A Declaration of that Paradoxe, or Thesis, that Selfe-homicide is not so Naturally Sinne, that it may Never be Otherwise. Wherein the Nature, and the Extent of all those Lawes, which seeme to be Violated by this Act, are Diligently Surveyed. London: Printed by John Dawson, [for Henry Seile, 1644]
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4to (7 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 195 x 145 mm). Woodcut initials, woodcut and type-ornament headpieces; a few scattered rust-spots, lacking blanks ¶1 and Ee2. Nineteenth-century purple morocco, covers gilt with a wide foliate border roll, spine gilt in six compartments with red morocco labels, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; extremities rubbed.
Provenance
John Markham (gift of the editor) — Richard Heber (Evans, 2 March 1836, lot 728) — Clement R. Markham (armorial bookplate; his signature, 1871, and autograph Markham genealogy written on front blank) — Bloomsbury London, 28 November 2013, lot 84 ("other properties"). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
Wing D1858; ESTC R13744; Grolier/Donne 11; Grolier/Wither to Prior 294; Keynes, Donne 47, no. 7 in his inventory of presentation copies; Pforzheimer 292
Condition
4to (7 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 195 x 145 mm). Woodcut initials, woodcut and type-ornament headpieces; a few scattered rust-spots, lacking blanks ¶1 and Ee2. Nineteenth-century purple morocco, covers gilt with a wide foliate border roll, spine gilt in six compartments with red morocco labels, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; extremities rubbed.
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, first issue. Large-paper presentation copy, with a letter of transmittal by John Donne the Younger to John Marckham bound in. Donne's letter is dated from Covent Garden, 6 October 1647, and is directed "For his much honored friende Mr John Markham": "I have sent you this booke, according to my promise but my inclination to send you, I make account, is above that. if by anie discourse of mine it might seeme otherwise to you, my words betrayed my intention, which is, very much to bee Sr, your most humble Servant Jo: Donne."