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More, Thomas, Sir
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- The workes of sir Thomas More Knyght, sometyme Lorde Chauncellour of England, wrytten by him in the Englysh tonge. London: John Cawod, John Waly, and Richard Tottell, 1557
- Paper, Ink, Leather
Folio (10 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.; 260 x 184 mm). Title with engraved architectural border, engraved initials, with the leaf inserted between CC5 & 6; title soiled and with contemporary notations; stain on final leaf. Paneled calf gilt, edges gilt; worn, rubbed, covers detached.
Provenance
Charles Lilburn (armorial bookplate) — H. C. L. Morris (bookplate) — Don Tudor Wilkinson (bookplate) — (unidentified blue morocco armorial booklabel)
Literature
STC 18076; Olivier 1296 fer 4; Pforzheimer 843
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 collected edition of Thomas More's works, edited by his nephew William Rastell.