- 836
Ward, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Ward, John
- The First Set of English Madrigals to 3.4.5. and 6 parts: apt both for Viols and Voyces, With a Mourning Song in memory of Prince Henry. Newly Composed, London: Printed by Thomas Snodham, 1613
- paper, ink
Five part-books (of six), for Altus, Tenor, Quintus, Sextus & Bassus, (lacking Cantus), 4to (221 x 165 mm), titles within an elaborate historiated woodcut border, dedication to Sir Henry Fanshawe, type-set music, titles to Tenor & Quintus dated in brown ink; some staining and repairs to tears in Quintus, including title and with the final leaf lacking (supplied in C19 manuscript facsimile), partly disbound (apparently a mixed set), each part in a brown cloth wrapper and box case.
Provenance
Ellen Ann Willmott, the celebrated botanist of Warley Place (1858-1934; sale Sotheby's 3 April 1935, lot 547, purchased by Quaritch for £9:10:00)—Sotheby's, 11 December 1967 (purchased by Quaritch) — Dr. Bent Juel-Jensen (1922-2006). acquisition: 2007
Literature
STC 25023; ESTC S111603; RISM W 207
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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.