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Nerval, Gérard de
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Nerval, Gérard de
- Scènes de la vie orientale. Vol. I - Les Femmes du Caire. Paris, F. Sartorius, 1848. Vol. II - Les Femmes du Liban, P., Hippolyte Souverain, 1850. 2 volumes grand in-8. Demi-maroquin olive, dos lisses ornés, couvertures (G. Mercier, 1913).
édition originale, dont le deuxième volume à la date de relais de 1850 avec couverture non datée. Les exemplaires datés de 1848 sont rarissimes. Il n’a pas été tiré de grand papier.
envoi autographe signé de l’auteur : "à mon ami Mantz. Gérard de Nerval". A cette date Nerval savait que le journaliste et critique Paul Mantz était l'auteur anonyme d'articles de L'Artiste.
envoi autographe signé de l’auteur : "à mon ami Mantz. Gérard de Nerval". A cette date Nerval savait que le journaliste et critique Paul Mantz était l'auteur anonyme d'articles de L'Artiste.
Provenance
Ex-libris Louis Barthou (Drouot 27/3/1935) et second ex-libris aux angelots.
Condition
Exemplaire lavé et encollé, bien relié.
"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
Mis en vente peu avant la révolution de février 1848, l’ouvrage connut peu de succès et Hippolyte Souverain en racheta les invendus, diffusant les deux volumes avec des titres et des couvertures de relais à son nom.
Exemplaire lavé et encollé, bien relié.
Exemplaire lavé et encollé, bien relié.