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Racine, Jean
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Racine, Jean
- Esther. Tragédie tirée de l'Escriture Sainte.Paris, Denys Thierry, 1689.
Seconde édition. In-12 (163 x 90 mm).
illustration : frontispice identique à celui de l'édition originale, mais inversé, réduit et sans les signatures d'artistes.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet, encadrement à la Du Seuil, dos orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées. Mors supérieurs fendus. Minimes restaurations à la coiffe supérieure et aux coins.
illustration : frontispice identique à celui de l'édition originale, mais inversé, réduit et sans les signatures d'artistes.
reliure de l'époque. Maroquin rouge, triple filet, encadrement à la Du Seuil, dos orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées. Mors supérieurs fendus. Minimes restaurations à la coiffe supérieure et aux coins.
Provenance
Baron Alain de Rothschild (ex-libris au contreplat. Sotheby's, mai 2006, lot 81).
Literature
Guibert, 96-97 -- Rochebilière, 411 -- Tchemerzine, V, 348 -- Le Petit, 374.
Condition
Mors supérieurs fendus. Minimes restaurations à la coiffe supérieure et aux coins.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Première édition in-12, publiée la même année que l'originale in-4 avec le même privilège.