- 734
Shirley, Henry
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Martyr'd Souldier: As it was sundry times Acted with a general applause at the Private house in Drury Lane, and at other publicke Theaters. By the Queenes Majesties servants. London: Printed by I. Okes, and are to be sold by Francis Eglesfield at his house in Pauls Church-yard at the signe of the Mary-gold, 1638
- printed book
4to (7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 187 x 130 mm). Woodcut headpieces, decorative woodcut initial, large oval printer's device on last page [McKerrow & Ferguson 367]; light browning and marginal spotting, lacking final blank leaf. Nineteenth-century olive straight-grain morocco, gilt-ruled in a panel design with acorn stamp in center, fleur-de-lys stamps at four corners; extremities rubbed, a few small stains on lower cover.
Provenance
John Bellingham Inglis (binding) — W. J. Shirley (small purple bookstamp on title). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1967
Literature
STC 22435; ESTC S117303; Greg 533; not in Pforzheimer; on Inglis's bindings, see De Ricci, page 97 and facing plate
Condition
light browning and marginal spotting, lacking final blank leaf. Nineteenth-century olive straight-grain morocco, gilt-ruled in a panel design with acorn stamp in center, fleur-de-lys stamps at four corners; extremities rubbed, a few small stains on lower 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. The J.B. Inglis copy.