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Tasso, Torquato
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Jérusalem Délivrée Poëme du Tasse. Nouvelle traduction. Paris: Musier fils, 1774
2 volumes, 4to (9 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 250 x 190 mm). Printed on pale blue paper, two engraved titles, 2 engraved frontispieces, 20 engraved plates, 23 engraved tail-pieces and 20 engraved vignettes by Drouët, all hand-colored, with tissue guards; some marginal spotting. Contemporary maroon morocco, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, small signs of wear at extremities.
2 volumes, 4to (9 7/8 x 7 1/2 in.; 250 x 190 mm). Printed on pale blue paper, two engraved titles, 2 engraved frontispieces, 20 engraved plates, 23 engraved tail-pieces and 20 engraved vignettes by Drouët, all hand-colored, with tissue guards; some marginal spotting. Contemporary maroon morocco, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, small signs of wear at extremities.
Literature
Cohen-De Ricci, cols. 975-976
Condition
some marginal spotting. Contemporary maroon morocco, triple-fillet borders, spines richly gilt, small signs of wear at extremities.
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.
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
Handsome copy of the quarto edition, hand-colored. First edition of this translation by Charles-François Lebrun (1739-1824).