Lot 148
  • 148

Nignon, Édouard.

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • L'Heptaméron des gourmets, ou les délices de la cuisine française. Luzarches: Daniel Morcrette, 1979
  • PAPER
large 4to, limited edition of 260 copies, number 79 of 250 copies printed on vélin and signed by the publisher, frontispiece portrait of the author, 7 full-page plates by Jaraud after Guillonnet and Varenne, reproduced in larger format at the end, contemporary morocco, sides and spine elaborately tooled in black and gold, inside covers made from tan and dark brown morocco interlaced and gilt, original decorative wrapper bound in, within morocco-backed cover and slipcase

Provenance

Hroar Dege (lot 383)

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."

Catalogue Note

An elegant limited edition facsimile of the 1919 publication.