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[Higgins, John]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- The First Parte of the Mirour for Magistrates, Contayning the Falles of the First Infortunate Princes of This Lande: From the Coming of Brute to the Incarnatiuon of Our Saviour and Redemer Jesu Christe. London: Imprinted by Thomas Marshe, 1575
- printed book
4to (7 1/4 x 5 in..; 184 x 127 mm). Title within woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 125), text chiefly in black letter, first line of A1r ending in "past" and last line ending in "againe"; title-page browned, border trimmed along right and bottom margins. Modern full crushed brown morocco paneled in blind, the spine in six compartments lettered gilt, turn-ins gilt, edges gilt; turn-ins offset to free endpapers.
Provenance
T. Willoughby (contemporary signature on top of title-page). acquisition: E.M. Lawson, 1990
Literature
STC 13444; ESTC S104059; Pforzheimer 735
Condition
4to (7 1/4 x 5 in..; 184 x 127 mm). Title within woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 125), text chiefly in black letter; title-page browned, border trimmed along right and bottom margins. Modern full crushed brown morocco paneled in blind, the spine in six compartments lettered gilt, turn-ins gilt, edges gilt; turn-ins offset to free 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
The second edition. The first edition of 1574 ended with the Nennius, whereas the second edition has the addition of The Tragoedie of Irenglas.