Lot 50
  • 50

Bunyan, John

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • The Greatness of the soul, And unspeakableness of the Loss thereof; with the Causes of the Losing it. First Preached at Pinners Hall, and now enlarged, and Published for Good. London: for Benjamin Alsop, 1683
  • paper, ink, leather
12mo (5 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 146 x 86 mm). Errata on final leaf; approximately a dozen leaves skillfully strrengthened at inner margin ocasionally affecting letters, tear on D4 repaired affecting three words, occasional light staining. Nineteenth-century black morocco by W. Pratt for J. Pearson, spine gilt-lettered, edges gilt, marbled endpapers; cover slightly faded.

Provenance

John Patrick Stuart, 3rd Marquis of Bute (Cardiff Castle bookplate; Christie's London, 15 March 1995, lot 57)

Literature

Wing B5530 (5 copies); Harrison 28

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.
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Catalogue Note

First edition. Scarce.