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Florio, John
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Florio. His firste Fruites: which yeelde familiar speech, merie Proverbes, wittie Sentences, and golden sayings. Also a perfect Induction to the Italian, and English tongues, as in the Table appeareth. The like heretofore, never by any man published. [London:] Thomas Woodcocke, [1578] — bound with: Florios Second Frutes, To be gathered of twelve Trees, of divers but delightsome tastes to the tongues of italians and Englishmen. To which is annexed his Gardine Of Recreation yeelding six thousand Italian Proverbs. London: Thomas Woodcock, 1591
- paper, ink, leather
Two volumes in one, small 4to (7 1/8 x 5 1/8 in.; 181 x 130 mm). Text in Englaih and Italian, titles (including sub-title) within woodcut borders (McKerrow & Ferguson 133), woodcut initials, device at end (McKerrow 273); occasional scattered browning. Contemporary calf, spine gilt in six compartments, covers ruled in gilt and with floral gilt ornaments; worn and rubbed.
Provenance
Skipness (armorial bookplate) — Lucius Wilmerding (pictorial bookplate by Rockwell Kent)
Literature
STC 11096, 11097
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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
First editions. The first volume is dedicated to Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.