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Fletcher, Thomas
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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- Fletcher, Thomas
- Poems on Several Occasions, and Translations: wherein the First and Second Books of Virgil’s Æneis are attempted, in English. London: Printed for Charles Harper at the Flower-de-luce over against S. Dunstans Church, Fleetstreet, 1692
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8vo (6 7/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 175 x 110 mm). With initial license leaf (A1) and terminal advertisement leaf ([L2]); some light browning and scattered marginal stains. Contemporary mottled calf, smooth spine richly gilt with red morocco label, plain endpapers, red-sprinkled edges; front joint rubbed.
Provenance
A. Norreys (contemporary signature on title-page) — Lord Abingdon (note on front free endpaper) — Richard Heber (Evans, 12 December 1834, lot 829) — S. R. Christie-Miller/Britwell Court (Sotheby's London, 13 March 1923, lot 284) — Richard Jennings (Sotheby's London, 28 April 1952, lot 195) — Allerton C. Hickmott. acquisition: Seven Gables, 1962
Literature
Wing F1362; ESTC R15620; Grolier/Wither to Prior 379; Hayward 135 (this copy exhibited)
Condition
8vo (6 7/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 175 x 110 mm). With initial license leaf (A1) and terminal advertisement leaf ([L2]); some light browning and scattered marginal stains. Contemporary mottled calf, smooth spine richly gilt with red morocco label, plain endpapers, red-sprinkled edges; front joint 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, with a highly distinguished provenance. A large copy, preserving deckle on many lower edges and with F7-8 unopened at fore-edge.