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Heywood, Thomas
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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- Heywood, Thomas
- The Wise-woman Of Hogsdon, A Comedie. As it hath been sundry times Acted with great Applause. London: Printed by M. P[arsons] for Henry Shephard, and are to be sold at his Shop in Chancerie-Lane, at the Signe of the Bible, between Serjeants-Inne and Fleet-street, 1638
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4to (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 175 x 120 mm). Woodcut ornament on title, woodcut headpieces and decorative initial; inkstains and light spotting on title, light dampstain in lower portion of first four quires, inkstains on last page, clipping from dealer's catalogue mounted on second front flyleaf. Nineteenth-century maroon half morocco and marbled boards; extremities worn.
Provenance
James Maidment (1793–1879, engraved armorial bookplate). acquisition: John Fleming, 1964
Literature
STC 13370; ESTC S104077; Greg 535; Pforzheimer 487
Condition
inkstains and light spotting on title, light dampstain in lower portion of first four quires, inkstains on last page, clipping from dealer's catalogue mounted on second front flyleaf. Nineteenth-century maroon half morocco and marbled boards; extremities worn.
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.