- 4701
Racine, Jean.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Oeuvres. London: J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1723, 2 volumes, [16], 440; [4], 488pp., illustration: engraved portrait by Vertu, frontispiece and 12 plates after Chéron, 1 engraved initial and head-piece, woodcut vignette on title-pages, initials, ornaments, head- and tail-pieces
Rousseau, Jean-Baptiste (1670-1741). Oeuvres diverses. Nouvelle édition reveüe & augmentée. London: J. Tonson & J. Watts, 1723, 2 volumes, xxx, 501, [3]; 544, [4]pp., illustration: engraved frontispiece after Chéron, woodcut vignette on title-pages, initials, ornaments, head- and tail-pieces
together 4 volumes, 4to (281 x 220mm.), bindings: uniform eighteenth-century speckled calf, single gilt fillet, narrow dentelle border in blind, spines gilt in compartments, slight worming in lower margins of first leaves of second volume of first work, bindings slightly rubbed, covers of second work with slight abrasions
together 4 volumes, 4to (281 x 220mm.), bindings: uniform eighteenth-century speckled calf, single gilt fillet, narrow dentelle border in blind, spines gilt in compartments, slight worming in lower margins of first leaves of second volume of first work, bindings slightly rubbed, covers of second work with slight abrasions
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 844 & 901
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."