Enríquez Gómez, Antonio.

4to (229 x 163mm.), engraved coat-of-arms at head of dedication, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary vellum, neat paper repairs on title-page and last leaf with a few words skilfully replaced in manuscript

Palau 79843

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."

first edition. Enríquez Gómez (1600-1663), of Portuguese-Jewish origin, was forced to flee Spain because of religious persecution and while exiled in France became secretary to Louis XIII. He wrote 22 plays and various works of poetry and prose, many of which attacked the Inquisition. His effigy was burned in 1660 and he died in jail after his arrest by the Inquisition.

The paper repairs with replacement manuscript are both used to describe this as the "primera parte" of La torre di Babilonia. However, no more was published, perhaps because of his return to Spain in the year the first part was published.