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Bible in Verse — Wastell, Simon
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- Microbiblion or The Bibles epitome: in verse. Digested according to the alphabet, that the Scriptures we reade may more happily be remembred, and things forgotten more easily recalled. London: for Robert Mythbourne, 1629
- leather,ink,paper
12mo (5 1/2 x 3 in.; 136 x 75 mm). Title with woodcut border; title mounted, 5 leaves with bottom corners repaired, lacks final blank. Modern calf.
Provenance
John Hannah (engraved armorial bookplate — Grolier Club (gift plate of S.P. Avery and deaccession stamp)
Literature
Formatting the Word of God 11.5; STC 25102; ESTC 119488
Condition
12mo (5 1/2 x 3 ins; 136 x 75 mm). Title with woodcut border; title mounted, 5 leaves with bottom corners repaired, lacks final blank. Modern calf.
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
With a prefatory note by George Wither and poems by Southwell and Quarles.