- 631
[Peele, George]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- The Battell, of Alcazar, fought in Barbarie, betweene Sebastian king of Portugall, and Abdelmelec king of Marocco. With the death of Captaine Stukeley. As it was sundrie times plaid by the Lord high Admirall his servants. London: by Edward Allde for Richard Bankworth, and are to be solde at his shoppe in Pouls Churchyard at the signe of the Sunne, 1594
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4to (7 1/4 x 5 in.; 184 x 127 mm). Woodcut ornaments on title, woodcut headpiece and decorative initial; first few leaves lightly browned, some light marginal spotting in last few leaves. Nineteenth-century dark-green morocco gilt; extremities rubbed.
Provenance
John Bellingham Inglis (binding) — George Daniel (Sotheby's, 20 July 1864, lot 1217) — Henry Huth (gilt-stamped leather bookplate, Sotheby's, 16 July 1917, lot 5673) — John L. Clawson (gilt-stamped leather bookplate, Anderson, 15 May 1926, lot 629). acquisition: Hamill & Barker, 1966
Literature
STC 19531; ESTC S110337; Greg 127; Pforzheimer 790
Condition
first few leaves lightly browned, some light marginal spotting in last few leaves. Nineteenth-century dark-green morocco gilt; 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. "The battle near Alcazar in 1578, which ended the careers of both the young Dom Sebastian and Captain Thomas Stukeley, aroused considerable interest in England" (Pforzheimer). Rare in the trade, only two other copies have appeared at auction since 1946.