- 757
Speed, Robert
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Speed, Robert
- The Counter Scuffle. Whereunto is added, The Counter Rat. Written by R. S. London: Printed by Richard Bishop, 1637
- paper
4to (7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 187 x 137 mm). Woodcut scene on title, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials, full-page woodcut on D4v; title soiled with some small white spots and a clean tear in lower margin, some minor marginal spots in last few leaves, some soiling and pen-trials on last leaf, lacking final blank leaf. Modern red morocco gilt, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
Provenance
Seven Gables, 1971
Literature
STC 23054; ESTC S112943; not in Pforzheimer
Condition
title soiled with some small white spots and a clean tear in lower margin, some minor marginal spots in last few leaves, some soiling and pen-trials on last leaf.
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
Fifth edition.