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Morley, Thomas
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- MORLEY, THOMAS
- Of Thomas Morley the First Booke of Balletts to Five Voyces. London: by Thomas Este, 1595
- ink, paper
Three part-books (of five), for Altus, Quintus and Bassus (lacking Cantus and Tenor parts), 4to (c.212 x 160 mm). Titles within a metal-cut border, dedications to Robert Cecil (12 October 1595), type-set music, woodcut decorations; A2 (title and dedications) lacking in Altus, which also has tears with slight loss to C3 & C4 and some worming throughout, a few creases and small stains in Quintus & Bassus. Eighteenth-century inscribed card wrappers. Modern brown cloth box.
Provenance
Christie's, 16 February 2006, lot 216. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2006
Literature
STC 18116; ESTC S110042; RISM M 3697; Steele 147
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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
first edition.