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Gascoigne, George
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Gascoigne, George
- The Glasse of Governement. A tragicall Comedie so entituled, bycause therein are handled as well the rewardes for Vertues, as also the punishment for Vices. London: [Henry Middleton] for C[hristopher] Barker, 1575
- paper
4to (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 184 x 127 mm). Black letter, title within border of printer's ornaments; without the initial blank leaf, some marginal soiling in first few leaves, tears mended in leaves L4 and M1 entering (but not obscuring) text, two mended tears in fore-margin of last leaf, bibliographical notes added to final flyleaves in an early hand. Red morocco gilt, by Sangorskie & Sutcliffe.
Provenance
Allerton C. Hickmott. acquisition: Seven Gables, 1963
Literature
STC 11643; ESTC S105717; Greg 68 (AII); Pforzheimer 401
Condition
without the initial blank leaf, some marginal soiling in first few leaves, tears mended in leaves L4 and M1 entering (but not obscuring) text, two mended tears in fore-margin of last leaf, bibliographical notes added to final flyleaves in an early hand
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, second state with corrections printed under the colophon which is in an altered setting. No copy has appeared at auction in the past fifty years.