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Lepère, Auguste--Huysmans, Joris Karl.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Rebours. Paris: Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1903
- paper
4to (257 x 170mm.), unnumbered copy from an edition of 130 copies, coloured woodcut illustrations and decorations by Lepère, crushed green morocco binding by Marius Michel, covers with coloured morocco onlays in a pattern of interlocking scrollwork and leafy sprays, spine with similar decoration in compartments, beige crushed morocco pastedowns with flowers made from onlays at corners, fabric endleaves, in black crushed morocco-backed chemise and matching slipcase, gilt edges, original printed wrappers bound in, slipcase slightly rubbed
Literature
Carteret iv, 210
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."