- 264
Perrault, Charles.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Contes du temps passé. Paris: L. Curmer, 1843
- Paper
8vo (273 x 172mm.), half-title, additional engraved title-page (dated 1842), letterpress introduction, engraved text and plates interleaved with blank leaves, illustrations after Paquet, Marvy and others, with prospectus for this edition bound at end, white calf gilt by G. Mercier dated 1926, flat spine gilt, pink watered silk endleaves, edges gilt (some pages uncut), original illustrated wrappers bound in, in suede-lined blue morocco-backed chemise and matching slipcase, slipcase a little rubbed
Provenance
Laurent Meeûs, morocco booklabel "hic liber est meus"
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."