7th Jun, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Ephemera
86
Quarles, Francis Emblems, divine and moral; together with Hieroglyphicks of the life of man....
Emblems, divine and moral; together with Hieroglyphicks of the life of man. [?c.1736, lacking title]. 12mo, full panelled calf; pp. 6 [8, lacking ?A2], 375, 1 (Publisher's catalogue); 2 eng. titles and 93 emblems and hieroglyphics.
English poet and Cambridge man Francis Quarles was perhaps best known for this typically didactic emblem book. Quarles was made cupbearer to the Princess Elizabeth in 1613 before being appointed secretary to Ussher, the primate of Ireland in 1629. He began work on this book in 1633 and it was first published in 1635.
Owing to the lack of dated title page a clear date is difficult to give. The pagination agrees with various editions via ESTC (such as 1736, T94282) all around the mid-point of the 18th century. There is an owner's inscription dated 1795, though ESTC lists no contemporary edition and the pagination of the 1778 edition varies from this copy.
Rubbing and bumping of binding, joints cracking but boards attached, pages with variable toning, creasing, foxing etc, some bleed-through or offsetting from illus.
We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.
Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
Sell one like this
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.
