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[Hanse Merchants]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- A Declaration of the Causes which Mooved the chiefe Commanders of the Navie of her most excellent Majestie the Queene of England, in their voyage and expedition for Portugal, to take and arrest in the mouth of the River of Lisbone, certaine Shippes of corne and other provisions of warre bounf for the said Citie: Prepared for the services of the King of Spaine, in the Ports and Provinces within and about the Sownde, the 30. day of June, in the yeere of our Lord 1589. and of her Majesties raigne the one and thirtie. London: by the Depiuties of Christopher Barker, 1589
- paper, ink, leather
Small 4to (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 184 x 133 mm). 12 leaves, woodcut device on title, large royal woodcut arms on verso; some soiling. Modern marbled wrappers.
Provenance
Humphrey Dyson (signature on title)
Literature
STC 9196
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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. This pamphlet gives Elizabeth's justification for seizing the sixty ships of the Hanse merchants, on the grounds that they were loaded with provisions for the expected second Armada.