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Controversial Literature
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Description
- The English Reformation and Catholicism in England, 7 volumes in Latin and Italian, including:
- paper
FITZHERBERT, NICHOLAS. De antiquitate & continuatione Catholicae religionis in Anglia. Rome: Facciotto, 1608, 8vo, errata/colophon leaf at end, nineteenth-century blue morocco gilt, bookplate of John, Lord Belheaven, on verso of title, [Allison & Rogers I.476]
CHAUNCY, MAURICE. Innocentia et constantia victrix, sive commentariolus de vitae ratione et martyrio 18 Cartusianorum qui in Angliae regno, sub Henrico octavo... crudeliter trucidati sunt. [Cologne], 1608, 2 parts (the second by Havensius), 8vo, engraved title and 2 full-page illustrations, bound with 2 other works by Erhard Winheim, contemporary vellum with name Gaspar Dinghens on upper cover and date 1611 on lower, gilt edges, [Allison & Rogers I.238], binding rubbed
DAVANZATI, BERNARDO. Scisma d'Inghilterra con altre operette. Florence: Massi e Landi, 1638, 4to, portrait on verso of title, old vellum, [Kress 531; Goldsmiths' 687], slightly soiled at beginning and end, lacking additional title page (A1)
with 4 others by William Allen, Thomas Bourchier, Nicholas Sander and John Durell
CHAUNCY, MAURICE. Innocentia et constantia victrix, sive commentariolus de vitae ratione et martyrio 18 Cartusianorum qui in Angliae regno, sub Henrico octavo... crudeliter trucidati sunt. [Cologne], 1608, 2 parts (the second by Havensius), 8vo, engraved title and 2 full-page illustrations, bound with 2 other works by Erhard Winheim, contemporary vellum with name Gaspar Dinghens on upper cover and date 1611 on lower, gilt edges, [Allison & Rogers I.238], binding rubbed
DAVANZATI, BERNARDO. Scisma d'Inghilterra con altre operette. Florence: Massi e Landi, 1638, 4to, portrait on verso of title, old vellum, [Kress 531; Goldsmiths' 687], slightly soiled at beginning and end, lacking additional title page (A1)
with 4 others by William Allen, Thomas Bourchier, Nicholas Sander and John Durell
Provenance
William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
"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
The third work's "altre operette" include Notizia de cambi and Lezione delle monete.