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Heywood, Thomas
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Heywood, Thomas
- Loves Mistress: Or, The Queens Masque. As it was three times presented before their Majesties, within the space of eight days: In the presence of sundry Foreign Ambassadors ... The second Impression, corrected by the Author. London: Printed by John Raworth, for John Crouch, 1640 [i.e., T. Johnson for F. Kirkman, 1661?]
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4to (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.; 172 x 120 mm). Title within a border of printer's ornaments; a few occasional spots a bit heavier on last two pages, last page soiled. Modern dark-green morocco gilt; joints and corners worn.
Provenance
acquisition: Goodspeed, 1964
Literature
STC 13354 (=Wing H1786A); ESTC S104067; Greg 504(c)
Condition
a few occasional spots a bit heavier on last two pages, last page soiled. Modern dark-green morocco gilt; joints and corners 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
Third edition, "one of the fraudulent editions circulated by Kirkman and his associates" (Greg). Rare in the trade, only one defective copy of any edition has appeared at auction in over fifty years.