- 708
Rutter, Joseph
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- The Shepheards Holy-Day. A Pastorall Tragi-Comaedie. Acted Before both their Majesties at White-Hall, by the Queenes Servants. With an Elegie on the Death of the Most Noble Lady, the Lady Venetia Digby. Printed by N[icholas]. and J[ohn]. Okes, for John Benson, and are to be Sold at his Shop in St. Dunstans Church-Yard in Fleetstreet, 1635
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (6 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 170 x 108 mm). Title within a border of printer's ornaments, others within text, one woodcut initial; some soiling on title-page, light staining in a few quires. Nineteenth-century taupe morocco paneled gilt, outer fleur-de-lys cornerpieces, inner fan-tool cornerpieces, center lozenge composed of four acorns, smooth spine lettered gilt, tan endpapers; mild discoloration, very minor rubbing to extremities.
Provenance
John Bellingham Inglis, 1780–1870 (binding). acquisition: Christopher Edwards, 2006
Literature
STC 21470; ESTC S116288; Greg 499
Condition
8vo (6 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.; 170 x 108 mm). Title within a border of printer's ornaments, others within text, one woodcut initial; some soiling on title-page, light staining in a few quires. Nineteenth-century taupe morocco paneled gilt, outer fleur-de-lys cornerpieces, inner fan-tool cornerpieces, center lozenge composed of 4 acorns, smooth spine lettered gilt, plain endpapers and edges; mild discoloration, very minor rubbing to extremities.
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.