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Calvin, John
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- The Institution of Christian Religion … translated into Englishe according to the Autheors Last Edition, by Thomas Norton. London: printed by [Thomas Vautrollier for] the widowe of Reginalde Wolffe, 1574
- leather,ink,paper
4to (8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.; 224 x 160 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic), text in two columns. Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 118); title-page stained and laid down, short wormtrails at upper fore-edge corners of first several quires, some patched, some costing a few characters of text, occasional other minor marginal worming, final leaf torn and repaired, final 2 quires remargined at fore- and/or top edges, cut close at fore-edge very occasionally touching printed rul or shoulder-note. Near-contemporary panelled calf, covers with central blind-stamped arabesque; worn, rebacked, recornered.
Provenance
A. Beresford (bookplate) — James Henderson — James Henderson Bryden (gift inscription, 1883, from the previous owner, his uncle). acquisition: David Lachman, 1984
Literature
STC 4417; ESTC S107258
Condition
4to (8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.; 224 x 160 mm). Gothic letter (with roman and italic), text in two columns. Woodcut printer's device on title-page (McKerrow 118); title-page stained and laid down, short wormtrails at upper fore-edge corners of first several quires, some patched, some costing a few characters of text, occasional other minor marginal worming, final leaf torn and repaired, final 2 quires remargined at fore- and/or top edges, cut close at fore-edge very occasionally touching printed rul or shoulder-note. Near-contemporary panelled calf, covers with central blind-stamped arabesque; rebacked, recornered.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Third edition in English.