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Bossuet, Jacques Bénigne
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Bossuet, Jacques Bénigne
- Discours sur l'Histoire universelle. Paris, Imprimerie de Didot l'aîné, 1786. 4 volumes in-8. Maroquin rouge à long grain, multiple encadrement de filets et roulettes et une grande torsade étoilée avec fers d'angles, dos lisse orné, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Condition
Quelques coins supérieurs légèrement frottés. Les recto des premiers feuillets et les verso des derniers portent une auréole brunie, due peut-être à un défaut d'entreposage.
"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
superbe ensemble, malgré quelques coins supérieurs légèrement frottés. Les recto des premiers feuillets et les verso des derniers portent une auréole brunie, due peut-être à un défaut d'entreposage.
Van Praet (VI, Supplément, p. 126) signale, outre l'exemplaire de la Bibliothèque du Roi, 2 autres exemplaires : celui de Payne (vente 1822, n° 2368) et celui du prince Galitzin (vente 1825, n° 148). Celui-ci provient de la bibliothèque Firmin-Didot (V, 1881, n° 478), et porte sur une garde du tome I son ex-libris daté 1850.
Van Praet (VI, Supplément, p. 126) signale, outre l'exemplaire de la Bibliothèque du Roi, 2 autres exemplaires : celui de Payne (vente 1822, n° 2368) et celui du prince Galitzin (vente 1825, n° 148). Celui-ci provient de la bibliothèque Firmin-Didot (V, 1881, n° 478), et porte sur une garde du tome I son ex-libris daté 1850.