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Calvin, John
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- The Institution of Christian Religion. … Translated into English according to the Authours last Edition … by Thomas Norton. London: Imprinted by Anne Griffin, for Joyce Norton, and R. Whitaker, 1634
- leather,paper,ink
Folio (11 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 290 x 195 mm). Title within an architectonic woodcut border, woodcut initials and head- and tailpieces; title-page browned and chipped at edges, some light dampstaining at end, final 3 leaves a bit frayed at fore-edge. Contemporary calf, ed edges; worn, rebacked.
Literature
STC 4425; ESTC S107163
Condition
Folio (11 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.; 290 x 195 mm). Title within a woodcut architectonic frame, woodcut initials and head- and tailpieces; title-page browned and chipped at edges, some light dampstaining at end, final 3 leaves a bit frayed at fore-edge. Contemporary calf, ed edges; worn, 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.
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
Eleventh edition in English and the last of the STC period.