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Lot 15
  • 15

Commines, Philippe de

Estimate
400 - 600 EUR
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Description

  • Commines, Philippe de
  • Les Mémoires. Leyde, Chez les Elzeviers, 1648. In-12. Maroquin rouge, décor à la Du Seuil avec fleurs de lis aux angles, dos orné aux petits fers, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Titre-frontispice gravé sur cuivre.

Provenance

Du Vivier (ex-libris manuscrit vers 1700). -- Louis Barthou (II, 1935, n° 456). -- André Coppens (ex-libris).

Literature

Bérard, p. 85. -- Willems, 634.

Condition

Minime accroc à la coiffe supérieure, charnières fendillées.
"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

Les Mémoires de Commines, qui ne connut qu'une édition chez les Elseviers, fut au XIXe siècle l'un des livres les plus recherchés de la collection elzévirienne.
Minime accroc à la coiffe supérieure, charnières fendillées.