- 838
Webb, John
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- An Historical Essay Endeavoring a Probability That the Language of the Empire of China is the Primitive Language. London: Printed for Nath[aniel] Brook, at the Angel in Gresham Colledge, 1669
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 172 x 108). Title-page printed in red and black, imprimatur (A1v), errata (P3r); lacking folding engraved map, lower corners of E1, G2, O5 clipped, short tear to bottom margin of I1, some light toning. Contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt with double fillets, the spine in six compartments adorned with the gilt addorsed cipher of Charles II (one reserved for lettering), plain endpapers, edges gilt; joints rubbed.
Provenance
? Charles II, King of Great Britain (his gilt addorsed cipher on the spine) — C. Humphreys (signature on front free endpaper) — Sir George Scott (acquisition note dated 5 May 1770 and faint pencil note of sale in another hand, Leigh and Sotheby, March 1781) — William Vaughan ("Wm Vaughan" on title-page) — University College London Library (stamps on A1v and P3r, duplicate stamp on verso of flyleaf). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2009
Literature
Wing W1202; ESTC R24606
Condition
8vo (6 3/4 x 4 1/4 in.; 172 x 108). Title-page printed in red and black, imprimatur (A1v), errata (P3r); lacking folding engraved map, lower corners of E1, G2, O5 clipped, short tear to bottom margin of I1, some light toning. Contemporary polished red morocco paneled gilt with double fillets, the spine in six compartments adorned with the gilt addorsed cipher of Charles II (one reserved for lettering), plain endpapers, edges gilt; joints rubbed.
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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, treatise on the supposed original language spoken by Adam and Eve, by the architect John Webb, a pupil of Inigo Jones.