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Moryson, Fynes
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Moryson, Fynes
- An Itinerary Written … First in the Latine Tongue, and then translated by him into English: Containing His Ten Yeeres Travell through the Twelve Dominions of Germany, Bohmerland, Sweitzerland, Netherland, Denmarke, Poland, Italy, Turky, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. London: John Beale, 1617
- ink, paper, leather
Folio (13 x 8 1/2 in.; 330 x 216 mm). Initial blank partially detached, small tear at inner margin of UUU5 due to flaw in paper, worm hole through inner margine of pp. 193-274. Full calf, morocco gilt spine label; head of spine and raised bands chipped, top of upper joint cracked.
Provenance
Earl Fitzwilliam (bookplate) — Milton of Peterborough (bookplate) — Robert H. Taylor — acquisition: Seven Gables, 1960
Literature
STC 18205
Condition
Condition 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.
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. A tall, clean copy.