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Peacham, Henry
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- the Valley of Varietie: or, Discourse fititng for the Times, Containing very Learned and rare Passages out of Antiquity, Philosophy, and History. Collected for the use of all ingenious Spirits, and true lovers of Learning. London: by M. P. for James Becket, 1638
- paper, ink, leather
12mo (5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.; 140 x 79 mm). Engraved frontispiece, woodcut head- and tailpieces and initials; occasional light sporring. Nineteenth-century straight-grained morocco, spine gilt and with two red morocco lettering-pieces, covers with gilt-tooled floral borders, gilt dentelles, edges gilt; some fading and rubbing.
Provenance
Charles Hoare (armorial bookplate)
Literature
STC 19518
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 and only edition of the book that set the great book collector Richard Heber on the path to bibliomania and derangement. After encountering this little book, Heber (1773–1833) was blinded to every concern and pleasure in life except books. Not recommended for bibliophiles of delicate health or impulsive temperament.