- 788
Taylor, John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Seasonable Lecture, or a Most Learned Oration: Disburthened from Henry Walker, a Most Judcious Quandam Iron Monger, a Late Pamphleteere and Now (Too Late or Too Soone) a Double Diligent Preacher. As it Might be Deliverd in Hatchame Barne the Thirtieth Day of March Last, Stylo Novo. Take in Short Writing by Thorny Ailo, and Now Printed in Words at Length, and Not in Figures, by his Olde Friend of One Side. With New Additions Never Before Printed. London; Printed for F. Cowles, T. Bates, and T. Banks, 1642
- ink, paper, leather
4to (7 1/2 X 5 1/4 in.; 191 x 134 mm). Woodcut vignette on title-page of a preacher in a pulpit speaking to a congregation: "And Toby went forth &c."; light browning. Nineteenth-century half calf over marbled boards, red morocco lettering piece on spine, plain endpapers.
Provenance
The Earls of Macclesfield (armorial bookplate, pressmark 57.H.19). acquisition: Maggs, 2007
Literature
Wing T510; ESTC R22403
Condition
4to (7 1/2 X 5 1/4 in.; 191 x 134 mm). Woodcut vignette on title-page of a preacher in a pulpit speaking to a congregation: "And Toby went forth &c."; light browning. Nineteenth-century half calf over marbled boards, red morocco lettering piece on spine, plain 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
The only edition recorded by ESTC and Wing, the Maccelsfield copy.