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Description
- A Pack of Patentees. Opened. Shuffled. Cut. Dealt. And Played. London: [no printer], Printed in the yeare 1641
- printed book
4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 183 x 134 mm). Type-ornament device on title-page, type-ornament headpiece; lacking blank B4. Polished calf by Bedford, covers with gilt French fillet border, spine gilt in six compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; head of spine chipped, front cover a bit stained.
Provenance
Henry Huth and his son, Alfred Henry Huth (morocco label) — Lord Fairfax of Cameron (armorial bookplate). acquisition: Charles W. Traylen, 1962
Literature
Wing P156; ESTC ; R16199; Thomason Tracts 29:E.163[5]
Condition
4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 183 x 134 mm). Type-ornament device on title-page, type-ornament headpiece; lacking blank B4. Polished calf by Bedford, covers with gilt French fillet border, spine gilt in six compartments, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; head of spine chipped, front cover a bit stained.
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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 of this very rare anonymous satire in verse, which criticizes monopolies and patents placed on goods such as coals, soap, starch, leather, salt, tobacco and butter. A fine copy preserving deckle on all lower edges.