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Onslow, George.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Le Colporteur, opéra comique [full score]...dediée à Son Altesse Royale Madame Duchesse de Berry, Paris: Ignace Pleyel & Cie, Editeurs de Musique, Boulevard Montmartre (médaille d'or, Exposition de 1827), [1827]
- paper
The dedication copy, with the arms of the Duchesse de Berry on the engraved title and on the elaborate signed binding by Simier, 530 pages, folio (41 x 28cms), engraved throughout, plate no.2200, wide margins, fine contemporary dark blue morocco gilt ("Simier Relieur du Roi"), arms of Caroline, Duchesse de Berry to both covers, the field and spine elaborately tooled in blind, gilt fillet borders, edges and turn-ins, title to spine, finely-embossed doublures, light scratch to cover
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."