Lot 36
  • 36

Guéroult, Guillaume.

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Des Chroniques & gestes admirables des Empereurs, avec les Effigies d'iceux. Lyon: chez Balthazar Arnoullet, 1552
2 volumes bound in one, 8vo (197 x 127mm.), 3 wood-engraved folding city views, numerous woodcut illustrations, nineteenth-century crushed red morocco, gilt arms to sides of François-Victor Masséna, prince d'Essling [Olivier, XXIV, pl.2466], spine in compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, a few expert repairs to folding views

Provenance

François-Victor Masséna, prince d'Essling, duc de Rivoli, arms on sides; G.J. Arvanitidi, red calf gilt book label

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.
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Catalogue Note

a fine copy. The folding plans show the cities of Rome, Constantinople and Paris.