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[Binding] Du Moulin, Pierre
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Defence of the Catholicke Faith: Contained in the Booke of the most Mightie, and most Gracious King James the first ... London: Printed by W[illiam]. Stansby for Nathaniel Butter and Martin Clerke, 1610
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4to (8 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.; 210 x 150 mm). Woodcut headpieces and decorative initials; small tear in top edge of leaf 2N1 just entering rule border. Contemporary sheep, gilt-ruled border and central panel with four cornerpieces and leafy stamps at four corners, circular thistle badge of James I stamped in center of each panel; ties gone, extremities mended.
Provenance
Sir Thomas Phillipps — Sotheby's, 27 November 1973, lot 2454. acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale
Literature
STC 7322; ESTC S111072
Condition
small tear in top edge of leaf 2N1 just entering rule border. Contemporary sheep, gilt-ruled border and central panel with four cornerpieces and leafy stamps at four corners, circular thistle badge of James I stamped in center of each panel; ties gone, extremities mended.
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 in English, translated by John Sanford, this is a response to the King's apology for the oath of allegiance (1609). The work is dedicated to King James I and the binding bears his thistle stamp.