- 789
Taylor, John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Tale in a Tub or, a Tub Lecture as it was Delivered by My-Heele Mendsoale, an Inspired Brownist, and a Most Upright Translator. In a Meeting House neere Bedlam, the One and Twentieth of Decembler [sic], Last, 1641. London: S.N., Printed 1641 [1642]
- ink, paper, leather
4to (6 3/4 x 5 in.; 172 x 127 mm). Title with woodcut arabesque within border of printer's ornaments. Brown morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, spine lettered gilt , plain endpapers and edges.
Provenance
Dr Gerald Slater (sale, Christie's New York, 12 February 1982, lot 190) — H. Bradley Martin (bookplate on pastedown; sale, Sotheby's New York, 30 April–1 May 1990, lot 3254). acquisition: E.M. Lawson, 1990
Literature
Wing T515; ESTC R8979; Grolier/Wither to Prior 877 (for the 1642 edition)
Condition
4to (6 3/4 x 5 in.; 172 x 127 mm). Title with woodcut arabesque within border of printer's ornaments. Brown morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, spine lettered gilt , plain endpapers and edges.
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 Slater—Bradley Martin copy.