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La Fontaine, Jean de.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Contes et nouvelles en vers. Paris: P. Didot l'aîné, 1795
- Paper
2 volumes in one, 4to (307 x 223mm.), one of 150 copies on papier vélin from an edition of 550 copies, half-title in volume I, engraved vignette on title-pages, 20 engraved plates avant la lettre by Fragonard and others (all in volume I), contemporary calf gilt, flat spine gilt with red morocco lettering-piece, title-page to volume II detached, binding rebacked retaining original spine
with a separate volume containing an engraved portrait of La Fontaine by Audouin after Rigault, and the suite of 20 plates from the above edition, with captions, in a later red morocco-backed binding
together 2 volumes, in single folding box
with a separate volume containing an engraved portrait of La Fontaine by Audouin after Rigault, and the suite of 20 plates from the above edition, with captions, in a later red morocco-backed binding
together 2 volumes, in single folding box
Literature
Cohen-De Ricci 573-575; Rochambeau, Contes 104
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."