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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.
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. Scarce.