- 367
Farley, Robert
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Kalendarium humanae vitae. The Kalender of Mans Life. London: Printed [by Thomas Cotes] for William Hope, and are to be sould at the Unicorne neare the Royall Exchange, 1638
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 ½ in.; 140 x 89 mm). Engraved title-page by G. Glo[ver] (Johnson, Glover 9); 18 full-page text illustrations B2r state of caption: “I dig a grave” and H5r: “I enjoy my fruits” with the two cuts repeated on B3r: “I dig the ground” and H6r: “Injoy my fruites”), woodcut initials, borders of printer’s ornaments, imprimatur on K7v; lacks final blank, bottom margin of E2 shaved affecting signature mark and catchword. Modern calf, spine lettered gilt, edges gilt.
Provenance
Richard Holmden (armorial bookplate on front pastedown). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 1997
Literature
STC 10693; ESTC S101880; Pforzheimer 362b
Condition
8vo (5 5/8 x 3 ½ in.; 140 x 89 mm). Engraved title-page by G. Glo[ver] (Johnson, Glover 9); 18 full-page text illustrations B2r state of caption: "I dig a grave" and H5r: "I enjoy my fruits" with the two cuts repeated on B3r: "I dig the ground" and H6r: "Injoy my fruites"), woodcut initials, borders of printer's ornaments, Imprimatur on K7v; lacks final blank, bottom margin of E2 shaved affecting signature mark and catchword. Modern calf, spine lettered gilt, edges gilt.
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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
First edition.