Calvin, John

4to (7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.; 190 x 138 mm). Title within an architectonic woodcut border, woodcut initial frames; title-page frayed at foot just touching woodcut border, title and following page creased with short tears, nineteenth-century gift inscription in upper margin of title, tiny rust-home in C6, small marginal wormhole running from G1–H3 just touching a few letters, text separated between ¶2,3, scattered soiling and staining. Contemporary speckled calf, red edges; worn, rebacked, front joint cracked.

Christian D. Ginsburg (bookplate). acquisition: Alan G. Thomas, 1982

STC 4400; ESTC S111247

4to (7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in.; 190 x 138 mm). Title within an architectonic woodcut border, woodcut initial frames; title-page frayed at foot just touching woodcut border, title and following page creased with short tears, nineteenth-century gift inscription in upper margin of title, tiny rust-home in C6, small marginal wormhole running from G1–H3 just touching a few letters, text separated between ¶2,3, scattered soiling and staining. Contemporary speckled calf, red edges; worn, rebacked, front joint cracked.
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.

First edition in English.