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Marmontel, Jean-François
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marmontel, Jean-François
- Les Incas, ou La destruction de l'Empire du Pérou. Paris: Lacombe, 1777
- Paper
2 volumes in one, 8vo (190 x 117mm.), half-titles, engraved frontispiece, 10 engraved plates, contemporary Parisian red morocco gilt by Dubuisson (without his ticket) with the arms of Jean-François Joly de Fleury [Olivier 1955 fer 1], flat spine gilt in compartments with fleurs-de-lys and a small portrait stamp in one compartment, citron morocco lettering-piece, gilt edges, in modern red morocco box by Riviere & Son, skilfully repaired at head and foot of spine, textblock starting to split at beginning
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
Joly de Fleury became contrôleur général des finances in 1781.
For other armorial bindings (all almanachs) using the same border and rococo leafy frame within the border, all by Dubuisson, see Y. Devaux, Dix siècles de reliure (1977), pp.178-179.
For other armorial bindings (all almanachs) using the same border and rococo leafy frame within the border, all by Dubuisson, see Y. Devaux, Dix siècles de reliure (1977), pp.178-179.