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Mendoza, Bernardino de
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Mendoza, Bernardino de
- Theorique and practise of warre. Written to Don Philip Prince of Castil... Translated out of the Castilian tonge into Englishe, by Sr. Edwarde Hoby Knight... [Middelburg: Richard Schilders], 1597
- Paper
4to (184 x 134mm.), vignette on title-page, device on A4v repeated on Y3r, old calf with later lettering pieces on spine, some soiling, minor loss to corner of A3 (not affecting text), final blank excised, library stamp, binding worn, upper joint cracked
Provenance
William Herbert (1718-1795), monogram with page reference to his augmented edition of Ames' Typographical antiquities; Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), armorial bookplate, sale, Evans, 11 August 1845, lot 594 (part of), 2s.6d., to Willis; Robert Davies, ownership signature; Elizabeth Davies, inscription to; Edward Hailstone (1818-1890), his bookplate at end; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
Literature
STC 17819
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."
"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
An English translation of Mendoza's Theorica y practica de guerra by Sir Edward Hoby (1560-1617), the diplomat, Member of Parliament, soldier, scholar, and friend of William Camden.