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Purchas, Samuel
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Purchas, Samuel
- Purchas his Pilgrimes in Five Books... contayning the voyages and peregrinations made by ancient kings... a description of all the circum-navigations of the globe... navigations and voyages of English-men [&c.] London: William Stansby for Henrie Fetherstone, 1625-1626
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5 volumes, folio (310 x 200mm.), engraved additional title in volume 1 dated 1625, 7 double-page engraved maps, 81 maps in text (most on leaves folded at edge), 8 illustrations, pp.1068-1117 all with woodcut illustrations of Mexican paintings, nineteenth-century green diced calf, considerable worming (vol.5 less so), repairs to worming with some loss of letters, some pages backed or restored at edge, bindings slightly rubbed, spines slightly faded; sold not subject to return
Provenance
Warwick Castle, modern book label
Literature
Church 401A
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."
Catalogue Note
“One of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the English language” (Church).