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Traité des armes, dédié au Roy... Enseignant la manière de combattre de l'épée de pointe seule. La Haye, Pierre De Hondt, 1740.
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2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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- Girard, Pierre Jacques François
- Traité des armes, dédié au Roy... Enseignant la manière de combattre de l'épée de pointe seule.La Haye, Pierre De Hondt, 1740.
troisième édition. In-4 oblong (213 x 275 mm).
illustration : portrait de l'auteur signé Jacques de Favannes, et 116 eaux-fortes non-signées.
reliure de l'époque. Basane fauve, dos orné.
Coiffes et coins usagés. Plats tachés. Minime manque de papier sans atteinte à la gravure 116. Petit travail de vers au bas de la charnière des 10 derniers feuillets.
illustration : portrait de l'auteur signé Jacques de Favannes, et 116 eaux-fortes non-signées.
reliure de l'époque. Basane fauve, dos orné.
Coiffes et coins usagés. Plats tachés. Minime manque de papier sans atteinte à la gravure 116. Petit travail de vers au bas de la charnière des 10 derniers feuillets.
Provenance
Michel Slatkine père, Genève.
Literature
Gelli, p. 369.
Condition
Coiffes et coins usagés. Plats tachés. Manque angulaire sans atteinte au cadre à la dernière gravure.
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"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
Un classique de l'escrime et de la lutte à l'arme blanche : épée, espadon, pique, hallebarde, baïonnette. La première édition est rarissime, publiée en 1736 sous le titre de Nouveau traité de la perfection sur le fait des armes.