(Miscellania)

As described in catalogue entry.
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.

Marcus Tullius Cicero.  The books of duties, to Parcus his sonne, turned out of latine into English, by Nicolas Grimalde.  London, 1558.  8vo. Calf gilt. (STC 5282). Provenance: The Tollemache copy. acquisition: 1966 — Issac Wake. Rex Platonicus; sive, De Potentissimi Principis Iacobi Britanniarum.  Oxford: Joseph Barnes, 1607. 4to. Calf gilt by Zaehnsdorf. (STC 24939). Provenance: John Camp Williams (booklabel). acquisition: 2007. Reference to Macbeth and Banquo on p. 18. — Sir Robert Cotton.  Cottoni Posthuma: Divers Choice Pieces of that Renowned Antiquary.  London: Henry Seile, 1651.  8vo. Calf gilt.  (Wing C6485). Provenance: J. S. W. S. Erle Drax, Holnest Park (bookplate) —  Sir Fulke Greville.  the Life of the Renowned Sr Philip Sidney.  London: Henry Seile, 1652.  8vo. Calf gilt. (Wing B4899).  Provenance: Earl of Minto (bookplate). acquisition: 1961 — Barten Holyday.  A Survey of the World. In Ten Books. Oxford: by the author, 1661.  8vo. Mottled calf gilt. (Wing H2533). Provenance: Charles Bathurst (armorial bookplate). acquisition: 1971 — George Herbert.  A Priest to the Temple. Or, the Country Parson His Character, and Rule of Holy Life. London: Banjamin Tooke, 1675. 8vo. Calf.  (Wing H1514). Provenance: Library, Brocket Hall (armorial label); Panshanger (armorial bookplate). — Sir John Chardin. Journal du Voyage … en Perseet aux Indes Orientales. Amsterdam: Abraham Wolfgangh, 1686.  12mo. Boards. Provenance: Sir George Etherege (inscriptions). acquisition: 1985 — William Winstanley.  The Lives of the most Famous English Poets, or the Honour of Parnassus.  London: Samuel Manship, 1687.  8vo. Calf.  (Wing W3065). Provenance: Marquis of Stafford (armorial bookplate).