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M[ilton], J[ohn].
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Accedence Commenc't Grammar, Supply'd with sufficient Rules, for the use of such as, younger or elder, are desirous ...to attain the Latin tongue...S. Simmons, 1669
12mo (137 x 75mm.), first edition, first issue, nineteenth-century roan, covers ruled and decorated in blind, morocco label on spine, some soiling to the text, tear to A5 slightly affecting text, a few other small tears, binding rubbed, spine chipped and with library mark
very rare: ESTC records only 9 copies of this first issue. Milton's own simplified Latin grammar, probably written in the early 1640s. Though he borrowed heavily for quotations from William Lily's grammar (whcih he would have used as a school-boy whilst at St. Paul's) Milton's work was inspired by the belief that working knowledge of the language could be acquired in one year instead of the traditional seven.
very rare: ESTC records only 9 copies of this first issue. Milton's own simplified Latin grammar, probably written in the early 1640s. Though he borrowed heavily for quotations from William Lily's grammar (whcih he would have used as a school-boy whilst at St. Paul's) Milton's work was inspired by the belief that working knowledge of the language could be acquired in one year instead of the traditional seven.
Provenance
John Jackson, bookplate
Literature
Coleridge 1; Wing M2088A; Shawcross 300
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."