Dryden, John

All first editions, all in quarto format except Albion and Albanius (folio), four in modern bindings and two unbound.

Tyrannick Love, or the Royal Martyr. A Tragedy. London: Printed for H. Herringman, 1670. Lacks initial blank. Modern quarter red morocco. (Wing D2393; ESTC R4038; Macdonald 74a; Woodward & Mcmanaway 478). acquisition: Seven Gables — Marriage-a-la-Mode. A Comedy. London: Printed by T[homas]. N[ewcomb]. for Henry Herringman, 1673. Uncut, stapled and stitched. Housed in a green morocco folding-case. (Wing D2306; ESTC 3349; Macdonald 77a; Pforzheimer 330). acquisition: Seven Gables. — The Duke of Guise. A Tragedy. London: Printed by T[homas]. H[odgkin]. for R. Bentley, and J. Tonson, 1683.  Nathaniel Lee credited as co-author on the title-page, includes words and musical notation for a song in the fifth act (L3–4); light browning. Dark blue morocco, lettered gilt. (Wing D2264; ESTC R11658; MacDonald 87a; Pforzheimer 323). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2010 — Cleomenes, the Spartan Heroe. a Tragedy. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1692. Commendatory verse signed by Theophilus Parsons, the fifth act was completed by Thomas Southerne owing to Dryden's illness; text browning throughout. Modern stiff vellum; lower joint starting.  (Wing D2254; ESTC R19821; Macdonald 92; Pforzheimer 321). provenance: Henry Huth. acquisition: Hamill & Barker — Albion and Albanius: An Opera. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1685. With the final unsigned leaf (=Prologue and Epilogue); first 5 and last 2 leaves browned. Unbound. Red cloth chemise and slipcase. Wing D2224; ESTC R19757; MacDonald 88a; Woodward & Mcmanaway 376, 377; Pforzheimer 312). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1963 — Love Triumphant; Or, Nature Will Prevail. A Tragi-Comedy. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1694. Half-title with title-page for Dryden's Works (1694) printed on the verso; browned throughout. Modern half calf; extremities rubbed. (Wing D2302; ESTC R181; MacDonald 93a; Woodward & Mcmanaway 431. provenance: Ross Winans; Edgar F. Leo



 

All first editions, all in quarto format except Albion and Albanius (folio), four in modern bindings and two unbound. Tyrannick Love, or the Royal Martyr. A Tragedy. London: Printed for H. Herringman, 1670. Lacks initial blank. Modern quarter red morocco. (Wing D2393; ESTC R4038; Macdonald 74a; Woodward & Macmanaway 478). acquisition: Seven Gables — Marriage-a-la-Mode. A Comedy. London: Printed by T[homas]. N[ewcomb]. for Henry Herringman, 1673. Uncut, stabled and stitched. Housed in a green morocco folding case. (Wing D2306; ESTC 3349; Macdonald 77a; Pforzheimer 330). acquisition: Seven Gables. — The Duke of Guise. A Tragedy. London: Printed by T[homas]. H[odgkin]. for R. Bentley, and J. Tonson, 1683. Includes words and musical notation for a song in the fifth act (L3–4); light browning. Dark blue morocco, lettered gilt. (Wing D2264; ESTC R11658; MacDonald 87a; Pforzheimer 323). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 13 October 2010 — Cleomenes, the Spartan Heroe. a Tragedy. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1692. Commendatory verse signed by Theophilus Parsons; text browning throughout. Modern stiff vellum; lower joint starting. (Wing D2254; ESTC R19821; Macdonald 92; Pforzheimer 321). provenance: Henry Huth. acquisition: Hamill & Barker — Albion and Albanius: An Opera. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1685. With the final unsigned leaf (=Prologue and Epilogue); first 5 and last 2 leaves browned. Disbound. Red cloth chemise and slipcase. Wing D2224; ESTC R19757; MacDonald 88a; Woodward & Macmanaway 376, 377; Pforzheimer 312). acquisition: Seven Gables, 23 October 1963 — Love Triumphant; Or, Nature Will Prevail. A Tragi-Comedy. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1694. Half-title with title-page for Dryden's Works (1694) printed on the verso; browned throughout. Modern half calf; extremities rubbed. Wing D2302; ESTC R181; MacDonald 93a; Woodward & Macmanaway 431. provenance: Ross Winans; Edgar F. Leo.
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.