Lot 46
  • 46

Almanach royal 1775

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • Almanach royal 1775
  • Almanach royal, Année M. DCC. LXXV. Paris, Le Breton, 1775.
  • Leather, paper
In-8 (193 x 118 mm). Maroquin rouge, bordure festonnée composée aux fers juxtaposés, fleurs tigées, étoiles, et grosses fleurs de lis dans les angles, armoiries mosaïquées sur pièce de maroquin vert, dos orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées
Petites restaurations aux coiffes. Pliure centrale au dos.

Bel exemplaire aux armes mosaïquées du prince de Condé, Louis Joseph de Bourbon (OHR 2637), fils du chef de l'Armée des Princes, avec qui il émigrera dès 1789. Il est le père du duc d'Enghien, fusillé en 1804 sur ordre de Napoléon. Durant les Cent-Jours, Condé tentera en vain de soulever la Vendée. Il se suicide dans son château de Saint-Leu en 1830.

Condition

Petites restaurations aux coiffes. Pliure centrale au dos.
"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.
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