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La Garde, Pierre de.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Nouveau Airs à une et plusieurs Voix...gravés par J.Renou....Premier [...Troisième] Livre, Paris: the author, Boivin, Le Clerc, [c.1742-1745] Quatrième Recueil de duo dedié à Milady Comtesse de Lismore, Paris: the author, Boivin, le Clerc, Castagnery, de Caix, 1751
- paper
4 volumes in one, oblong 4to (c.19 x 25cms), 36, 37 30 and 29 pages, engraved throughout, decorated title to the 3rd volume, and composer's dedications to the 3rd and 4th volumes (to the Duc d'Ayen and the Comtesse de Lismore), printed price only on the Quatrième Recueil, the first title priced in manuscript, contemporary green vellum, gilt titles to cover ("Airs de Mr De La Garde. Livre.1.2.3...4."), Alfred Cortot's copy, joints cracking
Provenance
Alfred Cortot, with his bookplate and annotations to pastedown and monogram stamp to each title
Literature
RISM L 219, L221, L223 and L224; Lesure (Paris) catalogue, pp.358-359
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."
Catalogue Note
There is no copy of the first edition of the Premier livre in any British institution; the remaining three books are present only in the British Library.