- 174
[Langland, William]
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- The vision of Pierce Plowman, nowe the second tyme imprinted … Whereunto are added certayne notes and cotations in the mergyne, geuyng light to the reader. London: Roberte Crowley, 1550
- paper, ink, leather
4to (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.; 191 x 140 mm). Woodcut initials sometimes attributed to Tottell, printed marginal notes; title re-inserted tears in several leaves not affecting text, final leaves with minor damage to outer margins, ink annotations on he final blank. Contemporary calf, backstrip and label added c. 1825; wormhole in upper joint and small holes in covers, lower cover with some wear and gouging at edges. Brown morocco clamshell case; spine faded.
Provenance
Maurice Johnson (bookplate)
Literature
STC 19907; Oldham 782; Pforzheimer 798
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
Second edition, first issue. A very good copy. The binding is decorated with a roll of heads in medallions, separated by three different floral and architectural designs. The roll is apparently identical to Oldham's number 782, which is found on London bindings from 1530 to 1569. It is applied four times to each cover to form a rectangular border around the central blank panel.