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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques. Discours sur l'origine et les fondemens de l'inégalité parmi les hommes. 1755. 262 pages. In-8, veau.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Discours sur l'origine et les Fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes. par J.J. Rousseau citoyen de Genève.Amsterdam, Marc Michel Rey, 1755.
Discours sur l'origine et les Fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes. Par J.J. Rousseau citoyen de Genève. Amsterdam, Marc Michel Rey, 1755. In-8 (200 x 123 mm) veau blond, dos à nerfs, pièces d'armes Luynes, pièce de titre de maroquin rouge, roulette dorée sur les coupes (Reliure de l'époque).
Literature
Dufour, 55. - Tchemerzine, V, 532. - Cohen, 519.
Condition
Coins frottés, petits trous de vers en pied.
"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
Edition originale de l'essai fondamental de Rousseau établissant sa doctrine de la corruption de l'homme par la société.
(1) ff., LXX, (1) f., 262 pp., (1) f., [errata et avis au relieur].
Frontispice dessiné par Eisen et gravé par Sornique, avec la légende : "Il retourne chez ses Egaux", fleuron-vignette par Fokke sur le titre représentant la liberté assise et un fleuron en tête aux armes de la République de Genève par Fokke.
Exemplaire avec l'ajout manuscrit par Marc-Michel Rey, de l'accent au mot "conformé" page 11. Le carton à la page Lxvii-lxviii non mis par le relieur, cartons aux pages 111-112 et 139-140, la dédicace, p. LII est bien signée "Jean Jaques Rousseau" [sic].
Coins frottés, petits trous de vers en pied.