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Ward, Samuel
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600 - 900 GBP
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- Ward, Samuel
- Two works in one volume, comprising:
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Woe to Drunkards. A. Math[ewes] for John Marriott and John Grismand, 1622, first edition, illustrated woodcut title, first issue with catchword 'nities' on A3r, lacking A1 (?blank), [bound with:] All in All. A Mathewes for J. Marriott and J. Grismand, 1622, first edition, illustrated allegorical woodcut title with 'Types & Figures of Christ' in concentric circles, lacking A1 (?blank); both 8vo, woodcut headlines and initials, a few notes in a contemporary hand, later quarter red morocco, marbled boards, outer margins cut close occasionally cropping commentary, slight damp-staining, edges worn
The puritan divine, emblematist, and caricaturist Samuel Ward of Ipswich (1577-1640) was a scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge and in 1603 was elected by the corporation of Ipswich to the office of town preacher, occupying the pulpit of St. Mary-le-Tower "with little intermission, for about thirty years" (DNB). A skilled designer and caricaturist he was imprisoned in 1621 for an anti-Spanish engraving, prosecuted for non-conformity (1622-23) and suspended for puritanical teaching (1635). It seems quite possible he designed the illustrations for the title pages of both works in this lot. The first work is a sermon expounding on the dangers and evils of drunkenness; the second a sermon on Collossians 3 ii, on God's transcendence and the all-sufficiency of Christ.
The puritan divine, emblematist, and caricaturist Samuel Ward of Ipswich (1577-1640) was a scholar of St. John's College, Cambridge and in 1603 was elected by the corporation of Ipswich to the office of town preacher, occupying the pulpit of St. Mary-le-Tower "with little intermission, for about thirty years" (DNB). A skilled designer and caricaturist he was imprisoned in 1621 for an anti-Spanish engraving, prosecuted for non-conformity (1622-23) and suspended for puritanical teaching (1635). It seems quite possible he designed the illustrations for the title pages of both works in this lot. The first work is a sermon expounding on the dangers and evils of drunkenness; the second a sermon on Collossians 3 ii, on God's transcendence and the all-sufficiency of Christ.
Literature
STC 25055, 25033a
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"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."