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Maurice Loewy (1833-1907) & Pierre Puiseux (1833-1928))
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Maurice Loewy (1833-1907) & Pierre Puiseux (1833-1928)
- Atlas Photographique de la Lune,publié par l'Observatoire de Paris.Paris, Imprimerie Nationale 1896-1910
Edition originale. Impérial in-folio (79 x 60 cm) en 12 livraisons avec les 12 couvertures originales. 83 photogravures dont 12 frontispices et 71 tirages grand format avec serpente correspondante. Avec 11 volumes de texte ( no. 5 manquant) dont 6 portent un envoi autographe, deux signés à l'encre par Pierre Puiseux et quatre avec tampon signature 'P. Puiseux'.
Complete series of 83 Photogravures and 11 of 12 fascicles (one missing).
Complete series of 83 Photogravures and 11 of 12 fascicles (one missing).
Literature
Martin Parr/ Garry Badger, The Photobook. A History, Vol. 1, London, Phaidon Press, 2004, p. 54/55.
Dans le champ des étoiles. Les Photographes et le ciel, 1850-2000, cat. expo. Musée d'Orsay Paris/ Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Paris, Editions des Musées Nationaux, 2000, ill. p. 10, voir p. 126.
Condition
En bon état général. Gravures en très bon état. Cartons, enveloppes et serpentes partiellement salis et avec déchirures.
In good general condition. The photogravures in good condition, the cards partially soiled, with tears and signs of use.
"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."