Lot 46
  • 46

Rousseau, Jean-Jacques

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
  • Discours sur l'origine et les fondemens de l'inégalité parmi les hommes.Amsterdam, Michel Rey, 1755.
édition originale. In-8 (195 x 115 mm), avec les 3 cartons aux pp. lxvii-lxviii, 111-112, 139-140, avec la faute à "Jaques" à la p. lii et le mot "conforme" retouché à la plume par l'éditeur p. 11.

illustration : frontispice gravé par Sornique d'après Eisen et 2 vignettes gravées par Fokke.

reliure de l'époque. Veau écaille, dos lisse orné, tranches marbrées.
Petites traces de frottements aux charnières.

Provenance

Georges Pompidou (ex-libris).

Condition

Petites traces de frottements aux charnières.
"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

Ce texte contient les fondements de la pensée de Rousseau : le mythe du "bon sauvage" et la société corruptrice par la propriété et le travail.