Lot 410
  • 410

[DIGBY, K.] TWO TREATISES... 1644, FIRST EDITION (1 VOL.)

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Digby, Sir Kenelm
  • Two Treatises. In the one of which, the nature of bodies; in the other, the nature of mans soule; is looked into: in way of discovery, of the immorality of reasonable soules. Paris: Gilles Blaizot, 1644
  • Paper
folio, FIRST EDITION, large copy, signed "for my Lord Digby" below imprint on title-page, woodcut initials, ornaments and head and tail-pieces, licence leaf at end, lacking final blank, full red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, minor browning and spotting, minor water damage confined to margins, pp. 70-71 and 464-465 stuck together at parts, boards soiled, rubbed

Literature

Krivatsy 3258; Wing D1448

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."