- 607
Nash, Thomas
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Nashes Lenten Stuffe, Containing, the Description and First Procreation and Increase of the Towne of Great Yarmouth in Norffolke: With a New Play Never Played Before, of the Praise of the Red Herring. Fitte of All Clearkes of Noblemens Kitchins to Be Read: and Not Unnecessary by All Serving Men That Have Short Boord-Wages, to Be Remembred. London: Printed [by Thomas Judons and Valentine Simmes] for N[icholas] L[ing] and C[uthbert] B[urby], and Are to Be Sold at the West End of Paules, 1599
- printed book
4to (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 175 x 121 mm). Woodcut ornament on title-page, woodcut headpieces, historiated and floriated woodcut initials; title-page very soiled and age-darkened with minor loss in upper right corner, some soiling in corners throughout, especially last leaf. Half calf over old marbled boards, red morocco lettering-piece.
Provenance
R. Morrice (early signature on title-page) — The Earls of Macclesfield, Shirburn Castle (armorial bookplate on front pastedown with shelfmark 121.F.1 and dated 1860). acquisition: Maggs, 2007
Literature
STC 18370; ESTC S113098; Pforzheimer 764
Condition
4to (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.; 175 x 121 mm). Woodcut ornament on title-page, woodcut headpieces, historiated and floriated woodcut initials; title-page very soiled and age-darkened with minor loss in upper right corner, some soiling in corners throughout, especially last leaf. Half calf over old marbled boards, red morocco lettering piece.
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, "the cleverest and most typically boisterous of all [Nash's] works" (Pforzheimer).