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Parnell, Thomas
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- An Essay on the Different Stiles of Poetry. For Benj[amin]. Tooke, 1713
8vo, first edition, presented by the author to john gay, with gay's inscription on the half-title ("J Gay. Ex dono Authoris"), modern brown morocco, spine lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, inscriptions and headlines slightly shaved
Provenance
John Gay, presented to him by the author (inscription); the book and manuscript collector R.B. Adam (1863-1940), morocco book-label with vignette portrait of Samuel Johnson; the bibliographer and forger H. Buxton Forman (1842–1917), bookplate
Literature
Foxon P70; Rothschild 1512
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
a fine association copy. Parnell and Gay were both members of the Scriblerus Club, founded in 1712 with the aim of satirizing abuses of learning wherever they might be found. The other members included Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope and John Arbuthnot.