- 709
Ryves, Thomas
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Historia Navalis Antiqua, libris quatuor. London: for Robert Barker and heirs of John Bill, 1633
- paper
8vo (6 5/8 x 4 3/8 in.; 168 x 110 mm). Woodcut printer's ornament on title, woodcut folding plate, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials, errata on last page. Contemporary gilt-tooled vellum in a panel design with stamped central medallion and leafy stamp at four corner, spine gilt, fold-over flaps; minor soiling.
Provenance
John Rolle, Baron Rolle, Bicton House (according to a pencil note on front flyleaf, but not in 1850 catalogue) — Bent Juel-Jensen (bookplate). acquisition: Juel-Jensen, 2007
Literature
STC 21475; ESTC S116320
Condition
clean, crisp, binding with light soiling
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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 edition, incorporating the 1629 edition, but extending it to the creation of the Roman Empire.
A beautiful, crisp copy.