- 437
Paris.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of nine volumes, including:
- paper
Durand, -. Vues des plus beaux edifices publics et particuliers de la ville de Paris. [Paris, c.1810], oblong 4to, etched and aquatint pictorial title and 88 plates by Janinet and others after Durand and others, contemporary morocco-backed boards, some plates soiled and slightly stained, binding worn
Gaitte, -. [Vues de Paris. Paris: Gaitte, c.1820], oblong folio, 25 engraved plates (numbered 1-25), later green morocco gilt (with title on spine as given above), spine an part of upper cover somewhat faded (to brown)
Normand fils. Paris moderne, ou choix de maisons construites dans les nouveaux quartiers de la capital et dans ses environs. Paris, 1837-1843, 2 vol., 4to, 320 engraved plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, some plates spotted, spines slightly rubbed
Paris dans sa splendour. [Paris, 1861], plates only bound in one vol., folio, 89 (of 99) lithographed plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, lacking 10 plates (1, 8, 18, 29-30, 32, 37, 43, 50 and 53), a few plates loose, some spotting, binding rubbed
with 4 others (including a non-uniform incomplete vol.3 of Paris moderne), (9); sold as a collection of prints, not subject to return
Gaitte, -. [Vues de Paris. Paris: Gaitte, c.1820], oblong folio, 25 engraved plates (numbered 1-25), later green morocco gilt (with title on spine as given above), spine an part of upper cover somewhat faded (to brown)
Normand fils. Paris moderne, ou choix de maisons construites dans les nouveaux quartiers de la capital et dans ses environs. Paris, 1837-1843, 2 vol., 4to, 320 engraved plates, contemporary calf-backed boards, some plates spotted, spines slightly rubbed
Paris dans sa splendour. [Paris, 1861], plates only bound in one vol., folio, 89 (of 99) lithographed plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, lacking 10 plates (1, 8, 18, 29-30, 32, 37, 43, 50 and 53), a few plates loose, some spotting, binding rubbed
with 4 others (including a non-uniform incomplete vol.3 of Paris moderne), (9); sold as a collection of prints, not subject to return
Condition
the condition of these books is as described in the catalogue description
"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."