DescriptionFills, Robert (translator)The Lawes and Statutes of Geneva, as well concerning ecclesiastical Discipline, as civill regiment, with certeine Proclamations duly excecuted, whereby Gods religion is most purelie mainteined, and their common wealth quietly governed ... London: Rouland Hall, 1562
12mo (135 x 82 mm). Title-page with engraved coat of arms of Geneva reading "Post Tenebras Lux," printed side notes throughout, pp. 85 and 87 misnumbered 87 and 85 as called for; title-page recornered, penultimate text leaf with expert restoration at foot not affecting text. In full crimson morocco, spine with gilt-decorated raised bands in five compartments, second and third lettered in gilt, boards with triple gilt rules and gilt flowers at corners, inside dentelles gilt, all edges gilt; sunning to spine, slightly rubbed at extremities, endleaves with notation in pencil and stray smudging, old dealer's description to front pastedown.
An exceedingly rare volume printed by Rouland Hall, who also printed the first edition of the Genevan Bible at Geneva in 1560, after which he moved to London. The present volume, translated by Robert Fills, presents the governing laws of Geneva as exemplary of Protestant civil conduct. We can trace only four copies ever appearing in the auction records.
REFERENCE:STC 11725
PROVENANCE:Herbert Watney (bookplate to front free endpaper)Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
DescriptionFills, Robert (translator)The Lawes and Statutes of Geneva, as well concerning ecclesiastical Discipline, as civill regiment, with certeine Proclamations duly excecuted, whereby Gods religion is most purelie mainteined, and their common wealth quietly governed ... London: Rouland Hall, 1562
12mo (135 x 82 mm). Title-page with engraved coat of arms of Geneva reading "Post Tenebras Lux," printed side notes throughout, pp. 85 and 87 misnumbered 87 and 85 as called for; title-page recornered, penultimate text leaf with expert restoration at foot not affecting text. In full crimson morocco, spine with gilt-decorated raised bands in five compartments, second and third lettered in gilt, boards with triple gilt rules and gilt flowers at corners, inside dentelles gilt, all edges gilt; sunning to spine, slightly rubbed at extremities, endleaves with notation in pencil and stray smudging, old dealer's description to front pastedown.
An exceedingly rare volume printed by Rouland Hall, who also printed the first edition of the Genevan Bible at Geneva in 1560, after which he moved to London. The present volume, translated by Robert Fills, presents the governing laws of Geneva as exemplary of Protestant civil conduct. We can trace only four copies ever appearing in the auction records.
REFERENCE:STC 11725
PROVENANCE:Herbert Watney (bookplate to front free endpaper)Condition reportCondition as described in catalogue entry.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.
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