- 628
Pasquill, of England, Cavaliero
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Returne of the Renowned Cavaliero Pasquill of England, from the other Side the Seas, and his Meeting with Marforius at London upon the Royall Exchange. Where they Encounter with a little Houshold Talke of Martin and Martinisme, discovering the Scabbe that is Bredde in England: and conferring together about the Speedie Dispersing of the Golden Legende of the Lives of the Saints. London: If my breath be so hote that (I) burne my mouth, suppose I was printed by Pepper Allie [i.e. printed by John Charlewood], Anno. (Dom.) 1589
- printed book
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 179 x 109 mm). Roman letter (with italic). Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 112b), historiated woodcut initial, type-ornament headpiece; title-page browned and rebacked with marginal loss including loss of four letters from imprint, A2 and D4 extended, lower inner corner of C2 restored, a couple of shoulder-notes just shaved. Brown morocco paneled in blind by Bedford; extremities rubbed.
Provenance
Henry M. Dexter (signature and acquisition note on front free endpaper) — Dudley Colman (Sotheby's London, 16 December 1958, lot 280). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Francis Edwards
Literature
STC 19457.7; ESTC S124590; Pforzheimer 651
Condition
8vo (7 1/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 179 x 109 mm). Roman letter (with italic). Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 112b), historiated woodcut initial, type-ornament headpiece; title-page browned and rebacked with marginal loss including loss of four letters from imprint, A2 and D4 extended, lower inner corner of C2 restored, a couple of shoulder-notes just shaved. Brown morocco paneled in blind by Bedford; extremities rubbed.
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, McKerrow's issue C, with "he should" on B4r, line 31. This is evidently the first copy of this anti-Martinist tract (previously attributed to Thomas Nash) to appear at auction since the sale of the John F. Fleming estate in 1988.