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Bacon, Sir Francis
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- The Charge of Sir Francis Bacon Knight, his Majesties Attourney Generall, Touching Duells, Upon an Information in the Star-Chamber Against Priest and Wright. With the Decree of the Star-Chamber in the Same Cause. Printed for Robert Wilson, and are to be sold at Graies Inne Gate, and in Paules Churchyard at the Signe of the Bible, 1614
- ink, paper
4to (7 x 5 1/8 in.; 178 x 131 mm). Woodcut headpieces and initials; lacking initial and final blanks, slight marginal fraying to title-page, some light browning. Modern red morocco, paneled gilt, upper cover lettered gilt, the spine in six compartments with gilt rules flanking raised bands, plain endpapers.
Provenance
acquisition: Ken Karmiole, 2006
Literature
STC 1125; ESTC S121055; Gibson 102
Condition
4to (7 x 5 1/8 in.; 178 x 131 mm). Woodcut headpieces and initials; lacking initial and final blanks, slight marginal fraying to title-page, some light browning. Modern red morocco, paneled gilt, upper cover lettered gilt, the spine in six compartments with gilt rules flanking raised bands, plain endpapers.
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 and only edition.