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Dubois, Urbain, and others.
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Collection of five works on classic French cuisine, comprising:
- Paper
Dubois, U. and É. Bernard. La cuisine classique. Paris: E. Dentu, 1872, fifth edition, 2 volumes, 4to, 64 engraved plates, contemporary brown morocco gilt lettered on upper covers "J. Campazzi. Ex Cuisinier à la cour du Brésil", gilt edges, somewhat spotted, volume 1 lacking plate 2 (Royal Portraits), several leaves repaired in inner margin--Dubois, U. Cuisine artistique. Paris: E. Dentu, 1886, third edition, 2 volumes, 4to, 166 plates, contemporary navy morocco-backed boards, bindings rubbed--Garlin, G. Le cuisinier moderne. Paris: Garnier, 1889, second edition, 2 volumes, 4to, 60 plates and engraved sectional title to Pâtisserie, contemporary green morocco-backed cloth, spines gilt, extremities rubbed--Favre, J. Dictionnaire universel de cuisine pratique... deuxième grande edition. Paris: the author, [c. 1902], 4 volumes, 4to, 5 plates, illustrations, contemporary red cloth--Gouffé, J. Le livre de cuisine. Paris: Hachette, 1888, seventh edition, 8vo, plates, original blue cloth, extremities rubbed (11)
Provenance
first, third and fourth works: Hroar Dege (part of lots 264 and 265)
Literature
Vicaire 289-290, 386, 356, 417
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.
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."