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Bernard, Nicholas
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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- Bernard, Nicholas
- The Life & Death of the Most Reverend and Learned Father of our Church Dr. James Usher, Late Arch-Bishop of Armagh, and Primate of all Ireland. London: Printed by E. Tyler, and are to be sold by J. Crook, at the sign of the Shop in St. Pauls Church-yard, 1656
- paper
8vo (6 1/2 x 4 in.; 165 x 102 mm). Folding engraved portrait frontispiece, typographic headpiece, woodcut initial, 3-page list of Usher's works and 3-page publisher's catalogue at end; occasional marginal soiling. Contemporary morocco, gilt-ruled double-fillet border, with flower in urn stamps at four corners, smooth spine with gilt rules, edges gilt; extremities rubbed, small scuffmark in upper cover.
Provenance
Elizabeth Cromwell (1650–1731, with her manuscript ex libris on initial blank verso) — Oliver Cromwell (1742–1821, inscription signed and dated 1817 identifying Elizabeth) — Thomas Cromwell Bush (bookplate) — Bonhams 2004, lot 238. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing auction through Christopher Edwards
Literature
Wing B2012; ESTC R203861
Condition
occasional marginal soiling. Contemporary morocco, gilt-ruled double-fillet border, with flower in urn stamps at four corners, smooth spine with gilt rules, edges gilt; extremities rubbed, small scuffmark in upper cover.
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, inscribed: "Elizabeth Cromwell her Book the gift of my Grandmother Cromwell 1663." This must be Elizabeth (1650-1731) daughter of Richard Cromwell, the Lord Protector, and the grandmother must be Oliver's wife Elizabeth Bourchier Cromwell (d. 1665).