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Barbier, George--Loüys, Pierre.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Les chansons de Bilitis, traduit du grec. Paris: Collection Pierre Corrard, 1922
- Paper
4to (323 x 255mm.), copy number 48 of 133 copies, 21 coloured plates (including section-titles) and numerous illustrations and decorations in the text by François Louis Schmied after George Barbier, with an additional coloured proof frontispiece signed by Schmied, contemporary binding by G. Cretté, tan crushed morocco with dark and light brown morocco onlays in imitation of the design on p.3, spine lettered in gilt with three circular dark brown morocco onlays, brown suede pastedowns, brown silk flyleaves, original illustrated wrappers bound in, gilt edges, in board slipcase, occasional light show-through from illustrations
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."