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Condillac, Étienne Bonnot de, abbé.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Cours d'étude pour l'instruction du Prince de Parme. Aux Deux-Ponts [Parma: Bodoni], 1782
- Paper
13 volumes, 8vo (206 x 136mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of the author in vol.1, folding engraved plates in vol.3, contemporary half marbled calf, green morocco lettering-pieces, pink silk book markers, yellow edges, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Robert I, duke of Parma, armorial bookplates; Ferdinando was his great-great-grandfather.
Literature
Brooks 203
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
First edition of Condillac's educational volumes designed for Ferdinando (1751-1802) who became duke of Parma in 1765.