- 4527
[Helyot, Pierre (1660-1716) and Maximilien Bullot (d. 1748).
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Histoire des ordres monastiques, religieux et militaires, et des congregations séculiè de l'un et de l'autre sexe. Paris: Nicolas Gosselin (Jean-Baptiste Coignard), 1714-1719
first edition, 8 volumes, 4to (252 x 186mm.), xcviii, [6], 399, [25]; [8], 436, [32]; xvi, [8], 456, [48]; [8], 464, [42]; [8 (last 2 blank)], 488, [20]; [8], 446, [26]; [8], 493, [35]; [8], 446, [38]pp., title-pages printed in red and black, illustration: woodcut vignette on title-pages, 810 engraved plates by Duflos, Giffart, de Poilly and Thomassin (including an additional plate in volume 7 numbered 99), woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, binding: contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt in compartments, lacking 1 engraved plate (no. 23 in volume 1), pl. 40 (volume 1) misbound in volume 2, some light offsetting, plates in a few volumes lightly browned
Literature
Colas 1417; Lipperheide 1846; Cohen-de Ricci 480
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."