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Foxe, John
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Actes and Monuments of Matters most Speciall and Memorable, happening in the Church, with an Universall History of the Same. Wherein is set forth at large the Whole Race and Course of the Church, from the Primitive Age to these Latter Times of Ours, with the Bloudy Times, Horrible Troubles, and Great Persecutions against the True Martyrs of Christ, Sought and Wrought as well by Heathen Emperours, as now Lately Practised by Romish Prelates, especially in this Realme of England and Scotland. … the fift time newly imprinted. Printed by Peter Short, dwelling on Breadstreete hill at the signe of the Starre, by the assigne of R. Day, 1596–1597
- leather,ink,paper
2 volumes, folio (15 x 10 in.; 380 x 254 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic), text in two columns. First word of volume 1 title is xylographic, both titles within historiated woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 120), two folding woodcuts, numerous large woodcut text illustrations, woodcut initials (including a 19-line historiated initial of Elizabeth I), woodcut head- and tailpieces; the very large folding woodcut creased and separated at some folds, 2 woodcuts shaved, a few small rustholes, occasional marginal tears and chips very infrequently affecting shoulder-notes, some inner margins wormed, a few original flaws in the paper repaired. Seventeenth-century calf with Dysart arms in gilt on each cover, small ornaments on spine, early manuscript paper spine labels, red edges, titled on fore-edges; extremities quite rubbed, vol. 2 joints cracked but secure.
Provenance
Lionel Tollemache Huntingtower Dysart, 4th Earl of Dysart (bookplate, Dysart arms on covers, pressmarks L.B.VII.5–6; and sale, Sotheby's London, 14 June 1965, lot 108. acquisition: Purchased at foregoing sale through John Fleming
Literature
STC 11226, 11226a
Condition
2 volumes, folio (15 x 10 in.; 380 x 254 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic), text in two columns. First word of volume 1 title is xylographic, both titles within historiated woodcut border (McKerrow & Ferguson 120), two folding woodcuts, numerous large woodcut text illustrations, woodcut initials (including a 19-line historiated initial of Elizabeth I), woodcut head- and tailpieces; the very large folding woodcut creased and separated at some folds, 2 woodcuts shaved, a few small rustholes, occasional marginal tears and chips very infrequently affecting shoulder-notes, some inner margins wormed, a few original flaws in the paper repaired. Seventeenth-century calf with Dysart arms in gilt on each cover, small ornaments on spine, early manuscript paper spine labels, red edges, titled on fore-edges; extremities quite rubbed, vol. 2 joints cracked but secure.
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
For the 1583 edition Foxe added a "Discourse of the Bloody Massacre In France [St. Bartholomew's. Day, 1572]" and other short pieces. The present 1596 fifth edition is essentially a reprint of the 1583 edition. Withal, a fine copy.