- 748
Sidney, Sir Philip
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Sir P.S. his Astrophel and Stella. Wherein the Excellence of Sweete Poesie is Concluded. London: Printed [by John Danter] for Thomas Newman, Anno Domini 1591
- ink, paper, leather
4to (7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 186 x 137 mm). Printer's ornaments on title-page, woodcut headpiece on A2; light dampstaining throughout, leaves H1,4 in facsimile. Brown crushed morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, paneled gilt, the spine in six compartments paneled and lettered gilt, gilt-ruled turn-ins, edges gilt; turn-ins offset to free endpapers.
Provenance
GPA-Bolton Library, Cashel (Christie's London, 23 June 1993, lot 201). acquisition: Purchased at foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
STC 22537; ESTC S110965
Condition
4to (7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 186 x 137 mm). Printer's ornaments on title-page, woodcut headpiece on A2; light dampstaining throughout, leaves H1,4 in facsimile. Brown crushed morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, paneled gilt, the spine in six compartments paneled and lettered gilt, gilt-ruled turn-ins, edges gilt; turn-ins offset to free endpapers.
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
One of the great rarities of English literature. The second edition, corrected with the prefaces and sonnets by Daniel and others eliminated. Of this edition, ESTC records a total of five copies in institutions, including the present copy. The first edition, printed the same year, was suppressed as it was published from a corrupt text. Of that edition, only two copies are known.