Lot 232
  • 232

Magna Carta

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Magna Charta, cum statutis quæ antiqua vocantur, iam recens excusa, & summa fide emendata, iuxta vetusta exemplaria ad Parliamenti rotulos examinata... London: Richard Totell, 1556
  • paper
2 parts in one volume, 8vo (124 x 74mm.), FIRST TOTELL EDITION, woodcut initials, later calf decorated in blind, red morocco label on spine, red edges, early inscription on title, stained at beginning and end, headlines cut close or occasionally shaved, preliminaries leaves with table left untrimmed at outer edge but then folded back at edges, some leaves soiled or slightly torn, binding very worn

Provenance

William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899

Literature

STC 9277.5; Beale S15

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"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."