Lot 66
  • 66

Beaumont, Francis and John Fletcher

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fifty Comedies and Tragedies ... All in One Volume. Published by the Authors Original Copies, the Songs to Each Play being Added. London: Printed by J. Macock, for John Martyn, Henry Herringman, Richard Marriot, 1679
  • paper
Folio (14 1/2 x 8 7/8 in.; 368 x 225 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of Fletcher by William Marshall in second state, woodcut printer's device on title, woodcut headpiece; edges very lightly browned, some light soiling, small light dampstain in lower outer corner of last few leaves. Contemporary blind-ruled calf; rebacked with original spine laid down, corners worn, a few scrapes and mends.

Provenance

Viscount Sir Roland Hill (signature on front flyleaf, engraved armorial bookplate with motto "Avancez") — J.A. Knowles Renshaw  (armorial bookplate, Hodgson, 22 November 1956, lot 642). acquisition: Seven Gables

Literature

Wing B1582; ESTC R13766; Greg III, 1018; Pforzheimer 54

Condition

edges very lightly browned, some light soiling, small light dampstain in lower outer corner of last few leaves. Contemporary blind-ruled calf; rebacked with original spine laid down, corners worn, a few scrapes and mends.
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

Second folio edition, providing eighteen plays that did not appear in the first collected edition.