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Thompson, Nathaniel
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- A Collection of 86 Loyal Poems, All of Them Written upon the Two Late Plots, viz, the Horrid Salamanca Plot in 1678. And the Present Fanatical Conspiracy in 1683: To Which is Added. Advice to the Carver. Written on the Death of the Late L. Stafford with Several Poems on Their Majesties Coronation, Never Before Published. [London]: Printed by N.T. at the Entrance into the Cold-Spring Garden near Charing-Cross, 1685
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 172 x 108 mm). Title within double-ruled border; some text browning. Contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt, the innermost panel composed of a tulip roll enclosed in a fine single-filleted border with scalloped shaped tool at the middle of each side and tulip and daisy tool at each corner, the spine richly gilt in six compartments (one lettered), marbled endpapers, edges gilt; gilt on spine rubbed, old small scrape in first compartment.
Provenance
Sir William Bolland, (1772–1840; one of the Barons of the Court of the Exchequer; armorial bookplate captioned "Middle Temple" and sale, Evans, 18 November 1840, lot 2339) — S. R. Christie-Miller, Britwell Court Library (sale, Sotheby's, 16 March 1923, lot 668) — Richard Jennings (noted on front free endpaper) — William Rees-Mogg, Baron Rees-Mogg (1928–2012; acquisition note on front free endpaper: "WRees-Mogg | 1957"). acquisition: Murray Hill
Literature
Wing T1005; ESTC R19822; Case 175
Condition
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 172 x 108 mm). Title within double-ruled border; some text browning. Contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt, the innermost panel composed of a tulip roll enclosed in a fine single-filleted border with scalloped shaped tool at the middle of each side and tulip and daisy tool at each corner, the spine richly gilt in six compartments (one lettered), marbled endpapers, edges gilt; gilt on spine rubbed, old small scrape in first compartment.
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 Bolland-Britwell—Jennings—Rees Mogg copy of the second edition, in a handsome and well-preserved contemporary binding.