- 4626
Monstrelet, Enguerrand de (?1390-1453).
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Le premier volume de Enguerran de Monstrelet ensuyvant Froissart nagueres imprime a Paris des cronicques de France dangleterre descoce despaigne de Bretaigne de Gascongne de Flandres et lieux circonvoisins. [Paris: Antoine Vérard, c. 1503]
volume 1 only (of 3), folio (325 x 224mm.), ff. [10], cxxii, cxxv-clxiii, clxv-ccci (i.e. ccciii), illustration: woodcut calligraphic grotesque initial L on title-page, calligraphic woodcut initials, large woodcut illustration on x3 verso, binding: seventeenth-century French smooth calf, Foucault arms gilt on covers, spine gilt in compartments, lacking text leaves q3-4, oo8 and blank x4, title-page slightly soiled, a few other small stains, small wormholes in first few leaves, binding slightly rubbed; sold not subject to return
Provenance
Nicolas-Joseph Foucault, armorial bookplate and arms on covers
Literature
Fairfax Murray, French 386; Moreau 1503/101; Macfarlane 144 & 176 (2 different editions, both of c. 1503, of which this copy seems to be a conflation)
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."