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(France) Chants et chansons populaires
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Chants et chansons populaires (ed. H.-L. Delloye). Paris: Librairie de Garnier, 1843 (1st-3rd series)
84 fascicules (plus one additional variant and 2 fascicules La Marseillaise on different paper stocks from the 1848 second edition) on heavy card stock (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.; 285 x 188 mm), with pictorial borders (a few full page illustrations), publisher's slip listing the first 36 fascicules on yellow tissue, preliminaries comprise 3 letterpress title-pages, 3 engraved title-pages (1st series with additional engraved title before letters), letterpress introductions, 3 lists of songs; occasional foxing and soiling. Loose as issued in cream, yellow, and blue pictorial wrappers, each series contained in a pictorial chemise; several wrappers split at center, some soiling, spotting and discoloration. Blue straight-grain morocco-backed chemises lettered gilt, morocco tipped slipcases.
84 fascicules (plus one additional variant and 2 fascicules La Marseillaise on different paper stocks from the 1848 second edition) on heavy card stock (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.; 285 x 188 mm), with pictorial borders (a few full page illustrations), publisher's slip listing the first 36 fascicules on yellow tissue, preliminaries comprise 3 letterpress title-pages, 3 engraved title-pages (1st series with additional engraved title before letters), letterpress introductions, 3 lists of songs; occasional foxing and soiling. Loose as issued in cream, yellow, and blue pictorial wrappers, each series contained in a pictorial chemise; several wrappers split at center, some soiling, spotting and discoloration. Blue straight-grain morocco-backed chemises lettered gilt, morocco tipped slipcases.
Literature
Carteret III:143-153
Condition
84 fascicules (plus one additional variant and 2 fascicules La Marseillaise on different paper stocks from the 1848 second edition) on heavy card stock (11 1/4 x 7 3/8 in.; 285 x 188 mm), with pictorial borders, publishe's slip listing the first 36 fascicules on yellow tissue, preliminaries comprise 3 letterpress title-pages, 3 engraved title-pages (1st series with additional engraved title before letters), letterpress introductions, 3 lists of songs; occasional foxing and soiling. Loose as issued in cream, yellow, and blue pictorial wrappers, each series contained in a pictorial chemise; several wrappers split at center, some soiling, spotting and discoloration. Blue straight-grain blue morocco backed chemises lettered gilt, morocco tipped slipcases.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Mixed issue.