Lot 4797
  • 4797

Vayrac, Jean de (1664-1734), abbé.

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • El arte françes, en que se van puestas las reglas... para apprehender facilmente... la lengua françesa. Paris: Pierre Vitte, 1714, 2 volumes, xxxiii, [3], 453, [7]; [3], 454-964pp., illustration: woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, binding: contemporary vellum, a few early manuscript annotations and corrections in both volumes
Ibid. Etat présent de l'Espagne. Paris: Antonin Des Hayes, 1718, 3 parts in 4 volumes, [2], 408, [4]; [4], 820, [6]; 597, [9]; 472, [6]pp., illustration: 4 folding engraved maps, woodcut initials and head-pieces, binding: contemporary speckled calf gilt, spines gilt in compartments, lower cover of volume 1 partially bleached (?) and damaged at foot of spine



together 6 volumes, 12mo

Literature

Palau 353490 & 353494

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."

Catalogue Note

first editions, scarce. Abbé Vayrac was also the author of a Spanish grammar composed in French.