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James I, King of England
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- The Workes of the Most High and Mightie Prince, Iames by the grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. London: Printed by Robert Barker, and John Bill, printers to the Kings most Excellent Maiestie, 1616
- leather,ink,paper
Folio (12 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.; 328 x 218 mm). Title-page with woodcut printer's device, additional engraved title-page by Renold Elstrack, engraved portrait of James I on half-title verso, full-page woodcut royal arms, woodcut initials (some historiated), woodcut head- and tailpieces, one fine historiated engraved initial, with slip-cancels on A6r (fifth line from bottom) and A6v (seventh line from top), e3 cancelled; engraved title just shaved at foot. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in seven compartments with later morocco label; rubbed, joints cracked but sewing secure.
Provenance
The Right Hon. Anthony, Earle of Kent (armorial bookplate dated 1702) — Thomas Philip, Earl de Grey, West Park (armorial bookplate) — C. A. and V. Baldwin (morocco label)
Literature
STC 14344; ESTC S122229; Pforzheimer 531
Condition
Folio (12 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.; 328 x 218 mm). Title-page with woodcut printer's device, additional engraved title-page by Renold Elstrack, engraved portrait of James I on half-title verso, full-page woodcut royal arms, woodcut initials (some historiated), woodcut head- and tailpieces, one fine historiated engraved initial, with slip-cancels on A6r (fifth line from bottom) and A6v (seventh line from top), e3 cancelled; engraved title just shaved at foot. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in seven compartments with later morocco label; rubbed, joints cracked but sewing 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
First edition, first issue. "This volume is of great interest to … the development of the idea of the divine right of kings and other Stuart constitutional problems. … Typographically this is one of the finest specimens of Jacobean book-production" (Pforzheimer).