- 88
Parmentier, Antoine-Augustin.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Le parfait boulanger, ou traité complet sur la fabrication & le commerce du pain. Paris: l'imprimerie royale, 1778
- Paper
First edition, 8vo, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, lower joint repaired at head
Provenance
Frères Pèrisse, imprimeur-libraires à Lyon, printed catalogue label; Hroar Dege (lot 398)
Literature
Vicaire 656; Oberlé 813; Bitting p. 357
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."
Catalogue Note
Parmentier opened a school of bakery in Paris where he was able to put into practice the theories expounded in this work. He is best known for making the potato a component of the French diet.