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[Rowley, Samuel] S. R.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- The Noble Souldier. Or, A Contract Broken, Justly Reveng'd. A Tragedy. London: Printed for Nicholas Vavasour, and are to be sold at his shop in the Temple, neere the Church, 1634
- paper
4to (6 3/4 x 5 1/8 in.; 170 x 130 mm). Woodcut ornament on title, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials; lacking initial blank leaf, a few small mended tears on title, browned possibly from old washing, top edge cropped touching one letter of title, small holes in leaves G2 and H4. Modern wrappers, in a blue cloth folding-case.
Provenance
acquisition: Hannes, 1963
Literature
STC 21416; ESTC S116260; Greg 490
Condition
lacking initial blank leaf, a few small mended tears on title, browned possibly from old washing, top edge cropped touching one letter of title, small holes in leaves G2 and H4. Modern wrappers, in a blue cloth folding-case.
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. Probably the work of Thomas Dekker whose name was entered as the author by Vavasour in the Stationers' Register of 1631 and 1663.