Charles II

[Sprat, Thomas] A true account and declaration of the horrid conspiracy against the late King… London: Thomas Newcomb, 1685, second edition, [Wing S5067], lacking frontispiece, very stained; Copies of the informations and original papers relating to the proof of the horrid conspiracy… [1685], title page torn and defective, lacking plate, stained; 2 works in one volume, folio, modern red cloth, new endpapers

State Tracts: being a collection of several treatises relating to the Government privately printed in the reign of K. Charles II. London, 1693, folio, contemporary calf, [Wing S5330], staining, rebacked with new endpapers

[State Tracts:] J. Atkinson, ownership signature on title page; [both volumes:] William O’Brien, bequest booklabels dated 1899

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."

The first volume relates to the Rye House Plot; the second volume contains 28 tracts (with a general title-page), mostly anonymous.