- 799
Thomas a Kempis, Saint
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas a Kempis, Saint
- Of the Imitation of Christ … Now newlie corrected, translated … by Thomas Rogers. London: Peter Short, 1600 — with: another edition. London: for the Companie of Stationers, 1617
- printed books
Together, 2 volumes, 12mo (each approximately 5 x 3 in.; 127 x 76 mm). some wear and soiling, 1617 volume lacks frontispiece. 1600 volume in elaborately gilt calf; rebacked, some wear. 1617 volume in gilt-tooled vellum; worn, detached from text block.
Provenance
1600 edition: William Rower (18th. c. inscription). 1617 edition: John Sparrow (bookplate) — Bent Juel-Jensen (bookplate)
Literature
STC 23996, 23983
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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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.