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Calvin, John
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- The Commentaries … upon the Actes of the Apostles, faithfully translated out of Latine into English for the great profite of our countrie-men, by Christopher Fetherstone Student in Divinitie. London: (Imprinted by Thomas Dawson for) G[eorge]. Bishop, 1585
- ink, leather, paper
4to (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 196 x 146 mm). Title within type-ornament border, woodcut initials and initial frames, type-ornament head- and tailpieces, with terminal blank Vv4; margins of title-page browned from turn-ins and with tiny chip at head, some marginal soiling and staining. Contemporary calf, red edges; worn, joints cracked, losses to extremities.
Literature
STC 4398; ESTC S107377
Condition
4to (7 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 196 x 146 mm). Title within type-ornament border, woodcut initials and initial frames, type-ornament head- and tailpieces, with terminal blank Vv4; margins of title-page browned from turn-ins and with tiny chip at head, some marginal soiling and staining. Contemporary calf, red edges; worn, joints cracked, losses to extremities.
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 in English.