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[Maréchal, Pierre-Sylvain]
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2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Les actions célèbres des grands hommes de toutes les nations. Paris: Chez Mixelle et Caillau, 1790
2 volumes, 4to (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.; 250 x 190 mm). 2 engraved title-pages, 2 engraved pictorial title-pages, engraved list of contents for vol. 1, 88 handcolored engraved plates, original watercolor of Marcus Attilius Regulus inserted; plate of Marcus Attilius Regulus in vol. 1 supplied from another copy, small tear to top margin of second text leaf of Claude Chevalier de Forbin and short tear along top margin to plate of La Princesse de Condé, some browning and staining throughout. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, gilt border of interlocking circular and rectangular links forming a continuous chain, smooth spines gilt, red morocco lettering and numbering pieces, marbled endpapers, edges; boards rubbed, upper hinge of vol. 1 weak, marbled endpapers faded.
2 volumes, 4to (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.; 250 x 190 mm). 2 engraved title-pages, 2 engraved pictorial title-pages, engraved list of contents for vol. 1, 88 handcolored engraved plates, original watercolor of Marcus Attilius Regulus inserted; plate of Marcus Attilius Regulus in vol. 1 supplied from another copy, small tear to top margin of second text leaf of Claude Chevalier de Forbin and short tear along top margin to plate of La Princesse de Condé, some browning and staining throughout. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, gilt border of interlocking circular and rectangular links forming a continuous chain, smooth spines gilt, red morocco lettering and numbering pieces, marbled endpapers, edges; boards rubbed, upper hinge of vol. 1 weak, marbled endpapers faded.
Provenance
Cortlandt F. Bishop (morocco ticket in vol. 1 and sale, Paris, 7 December 1948, according to a pencil note on tthe flyleaf)
Condition
2 volumes, 4to (9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.; 250 x 190 mm). 2 engraved title-pages, 2 engraved pictorial title-pages, engraved list of contents for vol. 1, 88 handcolored engraved plates, original watercolor of Marcus Attilius Regulus inserted; plate of Marcus Attilius Regulus in vol. 1 supplied from another copy, small tear to top margin of second text leaf of Claude Chevalier de Forbin and short tear along top margin to plate of La Princesse de Condé, some toning and marginal browning throughout. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, gilt border of interlocking circular and rectangular links forming a continuous chain, smooth spines gilt, red morocco lettering and numbering pieces, marbled endpapers, edges; boards rubbed, upper hinge of vol. 1 weak, marbled endpapers faded.
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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
Maréchal (1750-1803) was a politician, philosopher, and writer. This little known work of his covers acts of courage and bravery of both men and women from ancient times through the eighteenth century.