- 147
Joinville, Jean, Sieur de.
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Description
- Histoire et cronique du tres-chrestien roy Sanct Loys IX. du nom et XLIIII. roy de France. Paris: Daniel Guillemot, 1608
12mo (135 x 73mm.), contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt
Provenance
R.J.F. Leclerc, Chevalier de l'Order Royale de la Légion d'honneur, book label and ownership inscription on title; De Revillout, inkstamp on title
Literature
cf. Blackmer 877; not in Atabey or Cobham-Jeffery; Brunet 3:557
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
rare in this edition. Joinville, who accompanied Louis IX on his crusade to Egypt, is the most important source for this extraordinary undertaking. The king left France for Cyprus in 1248 where he remained until the spring of 1250, when he embarked for Egypt. Joinville's life of Louis IX includes much on Cyprus, the alliance with Henry I, the building of the cathedral at Nicosia, dealings with the Mongols and the victory at Damietta by Henry, Baldwin and Guy d'Ibelin.