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La Fontaine, Jean de
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Fables choisies, mises en vers par J. de La Fontaine. Paris, chez l'auteur, 1765-1775.
6 volumes in-8 (196 x 124 mm).
illustration : 6 titres gravés dont le titre du premier volume gravé recto-verso, un frontispice au tome I, 243 figures hors texte, 243 vignettes et 226 culs-de-lampe par Barbin, Bidault, Caresme, Desrais, Houël, Kobell, Leclère, Leprince, Loutherbourg, Meyer et Monnet, gravés par Fessard.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet en encadrement, dos lisse orné, tranches dorés. Dos brunis, accidents aux coiffes supérieures des tomes I, II et V. Dos du tome I cassé (sans être rompu). Restaurations anciennes aux coins.
illustration : 6 titres gravés dont le titre du premier volume gravé recto-verso, un frontispice au tome I, 243 figures hors texte, 243 vignettes et 226 culs-de-lampe par Barbin, Bidault, Caresme, Desrais, Houël, Kobell, Leclère, Leprince, Loutherbourg, Meyer et Monnet, gravés par Fessard.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet en encadrement, dos lisse orné, tranches dorés. Dos brunis, accidents aux coiffes supérieures des tomes I, II et V. Dos du tome I cassé (sans être rompu). Restaurations anciennes aux coins.
Provenance
Sickles (ex-libris sur chaque volume).
Condition
Dos brunis, accidents aux coiffes supérieures des tomes I, II et V. Dos du tome I cassé (sans être rompu). Restaurations anciennes aux coins.
"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
Prestigieuse édition entièrement gravée et richement illustrée, léguée par Fessard qui participa entre autres, à la gravure de l'édition in-folio de 1755.