$2,460
Dod, John (1549-1645) A Plaine and Familiar Exposition of the Ten Commandments. London: Thomas Haveland for Thomas Man, 1610. Quarto, title page repaired, original sheepskin boards, rebacked, marginal paper repairs to title 7 1/2 x 5 in. This title was immensely popular with 17th century Puritans, including those who sailed on the Mayflower for Massachusetts, going through approximately twenty-four editions. Even so, copies are very rare on the market. The last sales listing for the 1610 edition was in a 1939 Maggs catalogue. Estimate $2,000-3,000 A-Z8, Aa-Bb8 (Bb8 final blank). The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
