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STURMY, THE MARINERS MAGAZINE... THE SECOND EDITION, LONDON, 1679, CONTEMPORARY CALF, REBACKED
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The mariners magazine... the second edition, diligently revised and carefully corrected, by John Colson. London: Anne Godbid, for William Fisher [&c.], 1679
Second edition, folio (300 x 185mm.), printed title in red and black, engraved portrait, additional pictorial title and 10 plates, 3 with volvelles (and one as yet uncut at p.200), one woodcut plate (at 3G4), one full-page engraved illustration (on 3O4v), woodcut and engraved diagrams and illustrations in text, folding table (at N1), contemporary calf, some soiling, browning and damp-staining, tear in 3O4 crudely repaired, title and portrait laid down and repaired (slight loss to portrait), binding rubbed, corners repaired, rebacked
Provenance
[Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988)]; bought from H.P. Kraus, New York, 1999, Catalogue 169: The History of Science and Navigation, a further selection of books, 1641-1700 (Wing Period) from the Library of Harrison D. Horblit, item 158, $1,800
Literature
Tomash & Williams S211; ESTC R218116; Wing S6097; Adams & Waters 3476
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."