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Lot 282
  • 282

Laboureur, Jean-Emile--Gourmont, Rémy de.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Un coeur virginal. Paris: Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1937
  • Paper
2 volumes, 4to (260 x 178mm.), copy number 2 printed for Henri Michel-Dansac of an edition of 120 copies, coloured illustrations by Laboureur throughout, with original ink and watercolour versions signed by Laboureur bound opposite each illustration and showing slight variations, contemporary green suede binding by G. Pierron, spine with raised "x" pattern, gold-tooled cream morocco endleaves, in suede-lined matching slipcase of green suede and cream morocco, in green suede box, top edge gilt, others uncut, original printed wrappers bound in; together with an additional suite of 34 uncoloured plates, in matching green suede and cream morocco portfolio lined with grey suede

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."