Calvin, John

Folio (11 x 7 in.; 280 x 180 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic). Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 119), white-on-black criblé and other woodcut initials; lacking blank Mm6, inner margins of first 4 quires stained, 2 or 3 tiny wormholes running from S3 to end, final few quires with more numerous wormholes, final 2 leaves remargined at fore-edge, ²X6–²Y4 restored at upper fore-edge corner costing a few foliation numbers, some scattered marginalia, occasional browning to text block. Nineteenth-century blind-panelled calf, covers with central blind arabesque, endpapers and edges marbled en suite; rebacked. 

STC 4415; ESTC S107154

Folio (11 x 7 in.; 280 x 180 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic). Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 119), white-on-black criblé and other woodcut initials; lacking blank Mm6, inner margins of first 4 quires stained, 2 or 3 tiny wormholes running from S3 to end, final few quires with more numerous wormholes, final 2 leaves remargined at fore-edge, 2X6–2Y4 restored at upper fore-edge corner costing a few foliation numbers, some scattered marginalia, occasional browning to text block. Nineteenth-century blind-panelled calf, covers with central blind arabesque, endpapers and edges marbled en suite; rebacked.
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.

First edition in English; a second copy.