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Restif de la Bretonne, Nicolas Edme
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Restif de la Bretonne, Nicolas Edme
- Les Nuits de Paris, ou Le Spectateur nocturne.Paris, Merigot, 1791.
édition originale avec les titres à l'adresse de Merigot et à la date de 1791. 15 parties sur 16 en 8 volumes in-12 (154 x 90 mm).
exemplaire complet de la 15ème partie, très rare, avec le titre original "La Semaine Nocturne, sept nuits à Paris". La 16ème partie, rarissime, est ici manquante.
illustration : portrait de l'auteur en deux états, 19 figures attribuées à Binet.
reliure pastiche. Maroquin rouge, dos lisse.
exemplaire complet de la 15ème partie, très rare, avec le titre original "La Semaine Nocturne, sept nuits à Paris". La 16ème partie, rarissime, est ici manquante.
illustration : portrait de l'auteur en deux états, 19 figures attribuées à Binet.
reliure pastiche. Maroquin rouge, dos lisse.
Condition
Reliure pastiche. Maroquin rouge, dos lisse. La reliure a été vieillie artificiellement.
"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
Restif de la Bretonne commence la rédaction des Nuits de Paris à la fin de l'année 1786. Il publie la première partie en 1788. En 1791, Mérigot lui achète ses nombreux exemplaires invendus et les remet en vente avec un nouveau titre.