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Voltaire
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Voltaire
- La Pucelle d'Orléans. Avec les notes de M. de Morza [Voltaire]. Londres, 1775.
In-8 (194 x 120 mm).
premier tirage : frontispice allégorique, titre dans un encadrement gravé sur bois, 21 figures non signées attribuées à Desrais, la plupart libres, toutes coloriées à l'époque.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, guirlande de fers floraux dont un lis au naturel, et larges fleurons d'angles, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons, pièce de titre en maroquin vert, dentelle intérieure, tranches dorées.
Un angle frotté, rousseurs pâles à quelques planches, une petite brûlure au dos de la planche du chant huitième.
premier tirage : frontispice allégorique, titre dans un encadrement gravé sur bois, 21 figures non signées attribuées à Desrais, la plupart libres, toutes coloriées à l'époque.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, guirlande de fers floraux dont un lis au naturel, et larges fleurons d'angles, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons, pièce de titre en maroquin vert, dentelle intérieure, tranches dorées.
Un angle frotté, rousseurs pâles à quelques planches, une petite brûlure au dos de la planche du chant huitième.
Provenance
Florin de Duikingberg (ex-libris).
Literature
Bengesco, I, 500. -- L'œuvre imprimée de Voltaire (catalogue de la BnF, II, 1918). -- Cohen, 1031.
Condition
Un angle frotté, rousseurs pâles à quelques planches, une petite brûlure au dos de la planche du chant huitième.
"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."