- 629
[Peacham, Henry] H.P.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- A Merry Discourse of Meum and Tuum, or Mine and Thine. Two crosse Brothers, that make Strife and Debate wheresoever they come; With their Descent, Parentage, and late Progresse in divers parts of England. London: Printed by the Assignes of T[homas]. P[urfoot]. for J. Clark, and are to be sold at his Shop, under Saint Peter's Church in Cornhill, 1639
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Small 4to (7 x 5 1/4 in.; 178 x 132 mm). Woodcut allegorical title ornament, typographic and woodcut headpieces, decorative woodcut initials; title browned and cropped at top edge touching first line, small dampstain in lower outer corner, lacks initial blank leaf. Modern vellum, gilt-stamped monogram "M A W" by Riviere.
Provenance
S.R. Christie-Miller, Britwell Court (Sotheby's, 4 April 1924, lot 609) — Albert Kirby, lord Fairfax of Cameron (bookplate). acquisition: Charles W. Traylen, 1962
Literature
STC 19510; ESTC S114329
Condition
title browned and cropped at top edge touching first line, small dampstain in lower outer corner, lacks initial blank leaf. Modern vellum, gilt-stamped monogram "M A W" by Riviere.
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 of one of Peacham's later, humorous works.