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Chateaubriand, François René de.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Note sur la Grèce. Paris: Le Normant Père, 1825, first edition, half-title, original printed wrappers with an overslip giving a Bordeaux imprint, uncut
Ibid. Note sur la Grèce... deuxième edition. Brussels: Ch. Versé and Lejeune, 1825, half-title, original printed wrappers
[Libri-Bagnano, Georges, comte] Réponse d'un Turc à la Note sur la Grèce de... Chateaubriand. Brussels: Librairie de Baudouin, August, 1825, one of 100 copies, half-title, original printed wrappers, uncut
Société philanthropique et des dons volontaires, en faveur des grecs. Ire [2me] liste des membres composant la société philanthropique et des dons volontaires, en faveur des grecs. [Paris, 1826], 2 pamplets, 4to, sewn, folded
Together 5 items, 8vo except where stated, all housed together in a modern book-style case
[Libri-Bagnano, Georges, comte] Réponse d'un Turc à la Note sur la Grèce de... Chateaubriand. Brussels: Librairie de Baudouin, August, 1825, one of 100 copies, half-title, original printed wrappers, uncut
Société philanthropique et des dons volontaires, en faveur des grecs. Ire [2me] liste des membres composant la société philanthropique et des dons volontaires, en faveur des grecs. [Paris, 1826], 2 pamplets, 4to, sewn, folded
Together 5 items, 8vo except where stated, all housed together in a modern book-style case
Literature
cf. Blackmer 329, a later edition of the Note; Droulia 829, 830, 850, the last 2 pamphlets not found in Droulia but cf. 1167-68
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
An unusual collection of material relating to Chateaubriand's philhellenism during the Greek revolution. His Note sur la Grèce announces the formation of, and requests funds for, the Société en faveur des grecs. His name is prominent in the two membership lists included in the lot.