- 781
Tate, Nahum
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Two Works of Poetry
- printed book
Two first editions by Tate, appointed England's Poet Laureate in 1692, in octavo format. Condition generally good except where noted.
Poems. London: Printed by T.M. for Benj. Tooke, 1677. Fore-margin of dedication shaved close, lacks final blank. Crushed navy morocco paneled gilt by Ramage. (Wing T208; ESTC R21921; Hayward 124). provenance: Constitution Club Library; H. Bradley Martin; J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Ximenes, 2002. — Panacea: A Poem Upon Tea: in Two Canto's. London: Printed by and for J. Roberts, 1700. Quire B browned. Contemporary polished brown morocco Cambridge style binding; spine rubbed. (Wing T202; ESTC R14677). provenance: J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2013
Poems. London: Printed by T.M. for Benj. Tooke, 1677. Fore-margin of dedication shaved close, lacks final blank. Crushed navy morocco paneled gilt by Ramage. (Wing T208; ESTC R21921; Hayward 124). provenance: Constitution Club Library; H. Bradley Martin; J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Ximenes, 2002. — Panacea: A Poem Upon Tea: in Two Canto's. London: Printed by and for J. Roberts, 1700. Quire B browned. Contemporary polished brown morocco Cambridge style binding; spine rubbed. (Wing T202; ESTC R14677). provenance: J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 2013
Condition
Two first editions of poetry by Tate, appointed England's Poet Laureate in 1692, in octavo format, condition generally good except where noted.
Poems. London: Printed by T.M. for Benj. Tooke, 1677. Fore-margin of dedication shaved close, lacks final blank. Crushed navy morocco paneled gilt by Ramage. (Wing T208; ESTC R21921; Hayward 124). provenance: Constitution Club Library; H. Bradley Martin; J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Ximenes, 7 February 2002. Panacea: A Poem Upon Tea: in Two Canto's. London: Printed by and for J. Roberts, 1700. Quire B browned. Contemporary polished brown morocco Cambridge style binding; spine rubbed. (Wing T202; ESTC R14677). provenance: J.O. Edwards. acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, Cat. 1426, 2 September 2013.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.