Goffe, Thomas

4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 184 x 133 mm). Printer's ornaments on title-page, woodcut headpieces and initials, several headpieces composed of printer's ornaments. Nineteenth-century polished biscuit calf, gilt armorial supralibros of Frederick Perkins (unicorn crest on a charge with chevrons and escallops) on both covers, gilt dentelles, black morocco lettering piece on smooth spine; extremities scraped, loss of leather to spine ends.

Frederick Perkins (armorial supralibros; sale, Sotheby's 10–16 July 1889) — Henry Huth (white morocco label on front pastedown; sale, 2 June 1913, Part 3,  lot 3247) — Fairfax of Cameron (armorial bookplate on lower pastedown). acquisition:  Charles W. Traylen

STC 11977; ESTC S122361; Greg 458

4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 184 x 133 mm). Printer's ornaments on title-page, woodcut headpieces and initials, several headpieces composed of printer's ornaments. Nineteenth-century polished biscuit calf, gilt armorial supralibros of Frederick Perkins (unicorn crest on a charge with chevrons and escallops) on both covers, gilt dentelles, black morocco lettering piece on smooth spine; extremities scraped, loss of leather to spine ends.
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.

First edition, the Perkins-Huth-Fairfax copy.