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Balzac, Honoré de [Saint-Aubin, Horace de].
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Etudes de moeurs au XIXe siècle [Première série: Scènes de la vie privée; Deuxième série: Scènes de la vie de province; Troisième série: Scènes de la vie parisienne]. Paris: Madame Charles-Béchet and Werdet, 1835-1837
- Paper
12 volumes, 8vo (192 x 119mm.), half-titles, volume 3 of Scènes de la vie parisienne with title to volume 2, contemporary half calf, blue morocco spine labels, Brunsee book labels, spotting and browning, spines of some volumes slightly faded
Literature
Carteret I, p.69; Vicaire I pp.196-199
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 collected edition of the works of Balzac and first edition of Eugénie Grandet.