- 577
Middleton, Thomas
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Mad World my Masters: A Comedy. As it hath bin often Acted at the Private House in Salisbury Court, by her Majesties Servants. London: Printed [by John Okes] for J[ohn]. S[pencer]. and are to be sold by James Becket, at his Shop in the inner Temple Gate, 1640
- paper
4to (8 x 6 1/8 in.; 203 x 155 mm). Lacking initial blank A1, rust hole in F4 affecting a letter, some short tears repaired, a few spots, first & last leaves dust-stained & crumpled with contemporary pen-trials on verso of last leaf. Stitched as issued. Red cloth folding-case.
Provenance
Bloomsbury, 3 March 1988, lot 194. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 17889; ESTC S112580; Greg, I, 276(b); Pforzheimer, 696
Condition
lacking initial blank A1, rust hole in F4 affecting a letter, some short tears repaired, a few spots, first & last leaves dust-stained & crumpled with contemporary pen-trials on verso of last leaf. Stitched as issued, in a red cloth folding-case.
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
Second edition.