- 307
(Donne, John)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- [Guillaume de Reboul]. La Cabale des Reformez, tiree nouvellement du puits de democrite. Par I.D.C. Montpeiller: Chez le Libertin [but Lyon: Jacques Roussin?], 1597 [bound with:] [Guillaume de Reboul.] Apologie de Reboul, sur la Cabale des Reformez. [Montpeiller or Lyons,] 1579
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2 works in one volume, 8vo (6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 161 x 109 mm). First work with typographic device on title-page and typographic initial-frames and headpieces, second work with typographic device on title-page, wood- and metal-cut initials, and typographic headpieces; some very light dampstaining. Eighteenth-century calf, covers with blind-rolled frame, spine gilt in six compartments with red morocco label, plain endpapers, red edges; extremities rather worn, joints cracking. Half brown morocco folding-case.
Provenance
John Donne (signature and motto on title-page) — The Earls of Pembroke. acquisition: Robinson, 1967
Literature
Grolier/Donne 114; cf. Keynes, Donne, Appendix IV (this book unrecorded)
Condition
2 works in one volume, 8vo (6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 161 x 109 mm). First work with typographic device on title-page and typographic initial-frames and headpieces, second work with typographic device on title-page, wood- and metal-cut initials, and typographic headpieces; some very light dampstaining. Eighteenth-century calf, covers with blind-rolled frame, spine gilt in six compartments with red morocco label, plain endpapers, red edges; extremities rather worn, joints cracking. Half brown morocco folding-case.
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
John Donne's copy, with his signature ("J: Donne") and Italian motto on the title-page (motto just shaved by binder). Donne's penciled reader's marks appear on most of the pages of the first work and somewhat less frequently in the second.