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Rabelais, François
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Rabelais, François
- Oeuvres (...) avec des remarques historiques et critiques de Mr. Le Duchat. Amsterdam, Jean-Frédéric Bernard, 1741.
3 volumes in-4 (240 x 185 mm).
illustration : frontispice dessiné et gravé par Folkema, portrait de l'auteur par Tanjé, titre gravé répété aux tomes I et III, 12 figures par Du Bourg, 3 gravures typographiques et une cartes dépliantes, frontispice répété aux tomes II et III, une figure gravée de la Bouteille, 12 vignettes et 12 culs-de-lampe.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré d'encadrement des plats, dos à nerfs finement orné. Charnières fragiles et coiffes abimées aux tomes I et II. Quelques rousseurs.
illustration : frontispice dessiné et gravé par Folkema, portrait de l'auteur par Tanjé, titre gravé répété aux tomes I et III, 12 figures par Du Bourg, 3 gravures typographiques et une cartes dépliantes, frontispice répété aux tomes II et III, une figure gravée de la Bouteille, 12 vignettes et 12 culs-de-lampe.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré d'encadrement des plats, dos à nerfs finement orné. Charnières fragiles et coiffes abimées aux tomes I et II. Quelques rousseurs.
Literature
Brunet, IV, 1060.
Condition
Charnières fragiles et coiffes abimées aux tomes I et II. Quelques rousseurs.
"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
Le Duchat donna la première édition critique et commentée de Rabelais, avec la collaboration de La Monnoye, à Amsterdam en 1711.
Elle est considérée comme la plus aboutie des éditions anciennes illustrées de Rabelais.
Elle est considérée comme la plus aboutie des éditions anciennes illustrées de Rabelais.