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Cotta, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- A Short Discoverie of the Unobserved Dangers of Severall sorts of Ignorant and Unconsiderate Practisers of Physicke in England. London: Imprinted [by R. Field] for William Iones, and Richard Boyle, 1612
- paper, ink, leather
4to (7 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 181 x 136 mm). Woodcut device of Field (McKerrow 164) on title, wood-and metalcut initials; a bit less than an inch of the fore-edge margin of the title-page neatly (and inexplicably) cut away not close to any text, some very occasional dampstaining. Half calf antique.
Provenance
The Earls of Macclesfield (armorial bookplate of the North Library, Shirburn Castle, with press-mark 65 G 2)
Literature
STC 5833; ESTCÂ S113907
Condition
4to (7 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 181 x 136 mm). Woodcut device of Field (McKerrow 164} on title, wood-and metalcut initials; a bit less than an inch of the fore-edge margin of the title-page neatly (and inexplicably) cut away not close to any text, some very occasional dampstaining. Half calf antique.
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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 of Cotta's first book. Rare.