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(Bindings, English. Charles II)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John Webb. A Vindication of Stone-Heng Restored: in which the Orders and Rules of Architecture Observed by the Ancient Romans, are Discussed. Together with the Customs and Manners of Several Nations of the World in Matters of Building of Greatest Antiquity. As also an Historical Narration of the Most Memorable Actions of the Danes in England. London: Printed by R. Davenport for Tho[mas] Bassett, and are to be sold at his Shop Under S. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, 1665
- ink, paper, leather
Folio (12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.; 318 x 197 mm). Title in red and black with woodcut vignette within double-ruled border, license leaf, woodcut headpieces and initials, 11 engraved text illustrations; light browning to quire 2G. Fine contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt, probably by Samuel Mearne, with Charles II's crowned gilt fleuron cornerpieces, the spine in seven compartments gilt (one reserved for black morocco lettering piece), plain endpapers, edges gilt; some wear to spine, corners bumped, marginal browning to pastedowns.
Provenance
Charles II, King of Britain (bound for him as above) — "M.O." (initials on title-page struck through) — Archibald Acheson, Third Earl of Gosford (1806–1864, sold en bloc in 1878 to) — James Toovey — sale, Puttick and Simpson, 21 April 1884. acquisition: Maggs, 1997
Literature
Wing W1203; ESTC R12913; Fowler 440
Condition
Folio (12 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.; 318 x 197 mm). Title in red and black with woodcut vignette within double-ruled border, license leaf, woodcut headpieces and initials, 11 engraved text illustrations; light browning to quire 2G. Fine contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt, probably by Samuel Mearne, with Charles II's crowned gilt fleuron cornerpieces, the spine in seven compartments gilt (one reserved for black morocco lettering piece), plain endpapers, edges gilt; some wear to spine, corners bumped, marginal browning to pastedowns.
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. A dedication copy bound for Charles II. A refutation of Walter Charleton's Chorea gigantum (London, 1663) in which he claims that Stonehenge was built by Druids and not by the Romans as maintained by Inigo Jones in his Most Notable Antiquity of Great Britain Restored (London, 1655)