- 775
[Stubbs, John]
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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- [Stubbs, John]
- The Discoverie of a Gaping Gulf whereinto England is like to be Swallowed by another French Mariage, if the Lord Forbid not the Banes, by letting her Maiestie see the Sin and Punishment thereof. [London: Printed by H. Singleton for W. Page] Mense Augusti. Anno 1579
- printed book
8vo (6 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.; 163 x 100 mm). Roman letter. Title-page lightly soiled and with restoration to lower fore-edge corner, some other marginal restorations throughout, scattered foxing. Red morocco gilt by Pratt, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; spine a little darkened, extremities lightly rubbed.
Provenance
Henry Hucks Gibbs, 1st Baron Aldenham (signature, 1861, as Henry H. Gibbs, St. Dunstan's, and later armorial bookplate). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2002
Literature
STC 23400; ESTC S117921
Condition
8vo (6 3/8 x 3 7/8 in.; 163 x 100 mm). Roman letter. Title-page lightly soiled and with restoration to lower fore-edge corner, some other marginal restorations throughout, scattered foxing. Red morocco gilt by Pratt, marbled endpapers, gilt edges; spine a little darkened, extremities lightly rubbed.
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 of this notorious protest against Queen Elizabeth's proposed marriage to the Duke of Anjou. It was suppressed by proclamation (STC 8114) and Stubbs, the printer Singleton, and the publisher Page were all tried and had their right hands cut off for the offense.