Lot 26
  • 26

Descartes, René

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Descartes, René
  • Oeuvres, publiées par Victor Cousin.Paris, F.G. Levrault, 1824-1826.
édition collective. 11 volumes in-8 (205 x 125 mm).



illustration : 52 planches hors texte gravées et une lettre de Descartes en fac-similé.



reliure de l'époque signée messier. Veau havane, dos à nerfs ornés de filets et palettes dorés et fleurons à froid, grand fer losangé sur les plats, poussé à froid dans un encadrement, coupes et bordures intérieures décorées, tranches marbrées. Infimes usures.

Provenance

Ex-libris Evrard de Rouvre (Cat. II, 1980, n° 47).

Condition

Infimes usures.
"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

Belle édition imprimée sur vergé fin. Le tome XI renferme les traductions de textes qui n'avaient encore jamais été publiées, notamment les Règles pour la direction de l'esprit et Recherche de la vérité par les lumières naturelles.