- 662
Prynne, William
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- The First and Second Part of the Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods True Saints and Pious Christians (as Also of Some Idolatrous Pagans) Towards Their Kings, Both Before and Under the Law, and Gospel; Especially in This Our Island. Expressed in and by Their Private and Publike Private Loyal Supplications, Prayers, Intercession, Thanksgiving, Votes, Acclamations, Salutations, Epistles, Addresses, Benedictions, Options of Long Life, Health, Wealth, Safety, Victory, Peace, Prosperity, All Temporal, Spiritual, Eternal Blessings, Felicities to Their Kings Persons, Families, Queens, Children, Realms, Armies, Officers, Chearfull Subjections and Dutifull Obedience to Them: Whethe [sic] Good, or Bad, Christians, or Pagans, Orthodox, or Heterodox, Protectors, or Persecutors of Them. With the True Reasons Thereof from Scripture and Policy. Evidenced by Varieties of Presidents, Testimonies and Authorities in Al Ages, ... Whereunto the Several Forms, Ceremonies, Prayers, Collects, Benedictions and Consecrations, Used at the Coronations of Christian Emperors, Kings, Queens (More Particularly in England and Scotland, Not Formerly Published) and of the Mahometan and Ægyptian Kings, Are Annexed. London: Printed by T. Childe, and L. Parry, and Are to Be Sold by Edward Thomas at the Adam and Eve in Little-Brittain, 1660
- ink, paper, leather
4to (7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.; 191 x 145 mm). General title and section titles for the first and second parts (Wing P4082 and P4075) within a border of printer's ornaments, errata on N2r and 2T2v, second part with its register and pagination; occasional text browning and spotting, scattered foxing in quires 2R–2S in part 2, lacking pp. 261–262, with catchword on p. 260 "The" not matching first word on p. 263 (as usual, see ESTC). Contemporary red morocco gilt, paneled with a demi-lune roll tool, triangular foliated cornerpieces, arms of Charles II in center of sides, the spine in five compartments with slightly raised bands, paneled gilt, with small thistle cornerpieces, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; head of spine neatly mended, ties perished.
Provenance
William, Earl of Portland (engraved armorial bookplate dated 1794) — D. G. Mackenzie (bookplate on rear pastedown) — Bonham's, 11 November 2011, lot 381. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
Wing P3955; ESTC R217939
Condition
4to (7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.; 191 x 145 mm). General title and section titles for the first and second parts (Wing P4082 and P4075) within a border of printer's ornaments, errata on N2r and 2T2v, second part with its register and pagination; occasional text browning and spotting, scattered foxing in quires 2R2S in part 2, lacking pp. 261262 as usual, with catchword on p. 260 "The" not matching first word on p. 263 (see ESTC). Contemporary red morocco gilt, paneled with a demi-lune roll tool, triangular foliated cornerpieces, arms of Charles II in center of sides, the spine in five compartments with slightly raised bands, paneled gilt, with small thistle cornerpieces, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; head of spine neatly mended, ties perished.
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
The dedication copy, in a contemporary binding bearing the arms of Charles II, reissued with a general title-page.