- 205
May, Edward
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Most Certaine and True Relation of a Strange Monster or Serpent Found in the left Venticle of the heart of John Pennant, Gentleman, of the age of 21. yeares. London: George Miller, 1639
- Paper, Ink, Leather
Small 4to (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.; 190 x 140 mm). Title within decorative woodcut border, full-page woodcut of the 'serpent' in situ in the heart, folding plate of the creature in detail; title with some browning and soiling and red ink stain in upper margin, some scattered brownng, tear at edge of folding-plate repaired. Modern blue morocco, spine gilt-lettered, edges stained red.
Literature
STC 177009
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. A detailed account of a post-mortem performed by surgeon Jacob Haydon, revealing a monstrous "worme" in the heart of deceased. For May, the 'monster" was irrefutable evidence against William Harvey's theories of the circulation of blood. May enters a plea for more post-mortems to determine causes of death. Not in the Wellcome Catalogue.