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July 0308, 2021
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LOT 128

Lot 128

John Foxe (1517-1587)

John Foxe (1517-1587)
Lot 128 Details
John Foxe (1517-1587)

BOOK OF MARTYRS

4to. illustrated frontispiece, full title, profusely illustrated, published in Hallowell, Upper Canada, for P. V. Elmore, 1835
9 x 5.5 in — 22.9 x 14 cm

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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John Foxe (1517-1587)
  • John Foxe (1517-1587)
Provenance:

Bookplate: Ex Libris Zelma Lorie (Toronto)

Note:

A rare early Canadian edition.

CONDITION DETAILS

Leather boards with scuffed edges and bumped corners. Binding good. Foxing throughout.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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