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Controversial literature
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Description
- A collection of five works in English, comprising:
- paper
MARTIN, GREGORY. A Discoverie of the Manifold Corruptions of the Holy Scriptures by the Heretikes of our Daies. Rheims: John Fogny, 1582, bookplates of the Dyneley family, later calf, [STC 17503; Allison & Rogers II, 514], some worming and staining, some headlines cropped
HAMILTON, JOHN. A facile traictise…Louvain: Lawrence Kellam, 1600, later calf, red edges, [STC 12730; Allison & Rogers II, 370], some staining, binding worn
BONAVENTURA, SAINT. The life of the most holy father S. Francis. Douai: Martin Bogard, 1635, translated by Anthony Browne, later red morocco gilt, early ownership signatures on title, [STC 3272; Allison & Rogers II, 93], slightly soiled and stained
STAPLETON, JOHN. Tres Thomae… Douai: John Bogard, 1588, engraved portrait of Sir Thomas More, contemporary vellum, all edges gilt, some early underlining, [Allison & Rogers II, 1159], soiled, binding partially split
[CASTLEMAINE, ROGER PALMER, EARL OF]. The Catholique apology with a reply to the answer together with a clear refutation of the seasonable discourse…as also Dr Stillingfleet’s last gun-powder treason sermon... [?Antwerp, 1674], third edition, modern cloth boards, catalogue of Catholics who “died and suffered for their loyalty" printed in red at the end, [Wing C1240]; various sizes
HAMILTON, JOHN. A facile traictise…Louvain: Lawrence Kellam, 1600, later calf, red edges, [STC 12730; Allison & Rogers II, 370], some staining, binding worn
BONAVENTURA, SAINT. The life of the most holy father S. Francis. Douai: Martin Bogard, 1635, translated by Anthony Browne, later red morocco gilt, early ownership signatures on title, [STC 3272; Allison & Rogers II, 93], slightly soiled and stained
STAPLETON, JOHN. Tres Thomae… Douai: John Bogard, 1588, engraved portrait of Sir Thomas More, contemporary vellum, all edges gilt, some early underlining, [Allison & Rogers II, 1159], soiled, binding partially split
[CASTLEMAINE, ROGER PALMER, EARL OF]. The Catholique apology with a reply to the answer together with a clear refutation of the seasonable discourse…as also Dr Stillingfleet’s last gun-powder treason sermon... [?Antwerp, 1674], third edition, modern cloth boards, catalogue of Catholics who “died and suffered for their loyalty" printed in red at the end, [Wing C1240]; various sizes
Provenance
William O’Brien, bequest booklabels dated 1899
Condition
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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. 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."