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Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, Auguste de
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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Akëdysséril. Paris: M. de Brunhoff, 1886
8vo (overall 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.; 247 x 170 mm, but some leaves smaller). Photogravure frontispiece portrait of the author with facsimile sentiment and signature, title-page printed in red and black, plate by Felicien Rops in 3 states, extra suite of head- and tailpiece printed in red, decorative initials (one printed in red). Original wrappers bound in, full burnt orange morocco, title inlaid in blue morocco on front cover, spine lettered gilt, dark green and mauve floral brocade doublures, gilt dentelles, edges gilt. Marbled slipcase tipped in morocco.
8vo (overall 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.; 247 x 170 mm, but some leaves smaller). Photogravure frontispiece portrait of the author with facsimile sentiment and signature, title-page printed in red and black, plate by Felicien Rops in 3 states, extra suite of head- and tailpiece printed in red, decorative initials (one printed in red). Original wrappers bound in, full burnt orange morocco, title inlaid in blue morocco on front cover, spine lettered gilt, dark green and mauve floral brocade doublures, gilt dentelles, edges gilt. Marbled slipcase tipped in morocco.
Provenance
Benjamin Abraham (bookplate)
Condition
8vo (overall 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.; 247 x 170 mm, but some leaves smaller). Photogravure frontispiece portrait of the author with facsimile sentiment and signature, title-page printed in red and black, plate in 3 states, extra suite of head- and tailpiece printed in red, decorative initials (one printed in red). Original wrappers bound in, full burnt orange morocco, title inlaid in blue morocco on front cover, spine lettered gilt, dark green and mauve floral brocade doublures, gilt dentelles, edges gilt. Marbled slipcase tipped in morocco.
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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
Limited edition, copy 212 of 250 copies printed in japan paper.