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Dryden, John
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- A Prologue Written by Mr. Dryden, to a New Play Call'd, the Loyal Brother, &C. London: Printed for J. Tonson, [1682]
- ink, paper, leather
Broadside (11 x7 in.; 279 x 178 mm). With an epilogue by Dryden on the verso; short, clean cut at the bottom margin not affecting text, previously bound as evidenced by the stitch marks on the left margin. Quarter red morocco portfolio.
Provenance
acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2001
Literature
Wing D2341; ESTC R403; Macdonald 97
Condition
Broadside (11 x7 in.; 279 x 178 mm). With an epilogue by Dryden on the verso; short, clean cut at the bottom margin not affecting text, previously bound as evidenced by the stitch marks on the left margin. Quarter red morocco portfolio.
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. Dryden composed his Prologue for Thomas Southern's politicized drama, The Loyal Brother, or the Persian Prince, which was published in 1682.