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Mayer, Charles-Joseph de, Le Cabinet des fées ou Collection choisies des contes des fées, et autres contes merveilleux, ornés de figures.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
Le Cabinet des fées ou Collection choisies des contes des fées, et autres contes merveilleux, ornés de figures. Amsterdam et Paris, Rue et Hôtel Serpente, 1785-1786 et Genève, Barde, Manget et Cie et Paris, Rue et Hôtel Serpente, 1788-1789. 41 volumes in-8 (192 x 124 mm) basane brune racinée, roulette et filet dorés en encadrement, dos lisses ornés à la grotesque, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin vert (Reliure vers 1810). Dos passés, quelques charnières fendues, frottements et petites épidermures sur les plats, quelques rousseurs, quelques feuillets roussis, un plat épidermé (tome II).
Première édition collective. 117 figures sur 120, manquent les 3 gravures de Clément-Pierre Marillier du tome XXXIV.
Un des plus célèbres et des plus complets recueils de contes merveilleux. Charles-Joseph de Mayer (1751-1825) a retenu une quarantaine de conteurs et de contes : Perrault, Fénelon, Mme d'Aulnoy, Hamilton, Caylus, Rousseau, Les Milles et une nuits...
Première édition collective. 117 figures sur 120, manquent les 3 gravures de Clément-Pierre Marillier du tome XXXIV.
Un des plus célèbres et des plus complets recueils de contes merveilleux. Charles-Joseph de Mayer (1751-1825) a retenu une quarantaine de conteurs et de contes : Perrault, Fénelon, Mme d'Aulnoy, Hamilton, Caylus, Rousseau, Les Milles et une nuits...
Provenance
Libraire Potey (étiquette au contre-plat supérieur du premier volume).
Condition
Dos passés, quelques charnières fendues, frottements et petites épidermures sur les plats, quelques rousseurs, quelques feuillets roux, un plat épidermé (tome II).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."