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Hardying, John
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- The Chronicle of Jhon [sic] Hardyng in Metre, fro[m] the First Begynnyng of Engla[n]de, Unto ye Reigne of Edwarde ye Fourth Where He Made an End of His Chronicle. And from It Time Is Added with a Co[n]tinuacion of the Storie in Prose to This Our Tyme, Now First Emprinted, Gathered out of Diverse and Sondrie Autours of Moste Certain Knowelage [et] Substanciall Credit, It Either in Latin Orels in Our Mother Toungue Have Writen of ye Affaires of Englande. London: Richard Grafton, January 1543
- ink, paper, leather
Two parts in one volume, 8vo (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 184 x 127 mm). Title within architectural woodcut border (cf. McKerrow & Ferguson 48), text in black letter, leaves 2O3,4 a cancel bifolium (2O4r begins "vncle"), separate divisional title within a architectural woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 48) for "A Continuation of the Chronicle of England" continuous register but separate foliation; tiny wormhole touching or costing a letter in quires *–b and throughout "A Continuation of the Chronicle." Nineteenth-century calf, single gilt fillet on covers, the spine in six compartments with raised bands flanked by gilt rules (one compartment lettered gilt), marbled endpapers.
Provenance
Alexander Croke, a gift from his father (contemporary inscription on title-page: "Liber Alex: Croke ex dono patris"). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2010
Literature
STC 12766.7; ESTC S103772
Condition
Two parts in one volume, 8vo (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 184 x 127 mm). Title within architectural woodcut border (cf. McKerrow & Ferguson 48), text in black letter, leaves 2O3,4 a cancel bifolium (2O4r begins "vncle"), separate divisional title within a architectural woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 48) for "A Continuation of the Chronicle of England" continuous register but separate foliation; tiny wormhole touching or costing a letter in quires *b and throughout "A Continuation of the Chronicle." Nineteenth-century calf, single gilt fillet on covers, the spine in six compartments with raised bands flanked by gilt rules (one compartment lettered gilt), marbled 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 edition.