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Custine, Astolphe Louis Léonor, marquis de
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300 - 400 EUR
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- Custine, Astolphe Louis Léonor, marquis de
- Mémoires et voyages ou Lettres écrites à diverses époques pendant des courses en Suisse, en Calabre, en Angleterre et en Ecosse. Paris, Vezard et Le Normant, 1830.
2 volumes in-8 (205 x 128 mm).
reliure de l'époque. Demi-veau vert, dos lisse. Mouillures à quelques feuillets, dos légèrement passé, petits défauts aux coiffes, mors frottés.
reliure de l'époque. Demi-veau vert, dos lisse. Mouillures à quelques feuillets, dos légèrement passé, petits défauts aux coiffes, mors frottés.
Condition
Mouill. à qqs. feuillets, dos légèrement passé, petits défauts aux coiffes, mors frottés
"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."
Catalogue Note
Le Voyage en Italie occupe les deux tiers de l'ouvrage. Il commence par la Suisse, une excursion à Chamonix et à la Mer de Glace, passe rapidement par Turin et Milan,et « saute » à Rome. Contrairement à beaucoup d'autres voyageurs, il s'enfonce jusqu'à Reggio de Calabre et ses environs (Palmi, Stilo, Gerace...). Il était à Rome le 23 décembre 1811, à un bal donné par le préfet [Camille, comte de Tournon qu'il ne nomme pas]. « Au reste, ce Préfet est un homme d'esprit et de mérite ! Il n'a à mes yeux qu'un grand tort : celui d'être préfet à Rome. Mais je n'ai rien à lui reprocher, puisque je vais chez lui. »