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Auction 92, Lot 450

"John Bent, Martyr - The Rood of Dovercourt", Daye, John

Subject: Printing

Period: 1576 (published)

Publication: Ecclesiasticall History…

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 12 inches
22.9 x 30.5 cm
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Macabre leave with two woodblock illustrations from the "Book of Martyrs". One shows John Bent burning at the stake and the scene at bottom is the hanging of three men. Verso includes another illustration of the burning of James Bainham. Includes a photocopy of the title page.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $60 - $75

Sold for: $0

Closed on 9/13/2000

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