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Lot 338
  • 338

Zola, Émile

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Zola, Émile
  • La Bête humaine. [Les Rougon-Macquart. XVII]. Paris, Charpentier et Cie, 1890. In-12. Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré en encadrement, dos à nerfs orné, roulettes et filets dorés intérieurs, tranches dorées sur témoins, couverture et dos (Semet & Plumelle).
édition originale.

un des 30 exemplaires de tête sur japon
, celui-ci n° 20.

Condition

Restauration au dos conservé.
"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

Dix-septième roman de la série des Rougon-Macquart ayant pour cadre les chemins de fer, un roman sur la mort dans l'amour et sur la possession qui pousse au crime. La Bête humaine fut salué par la critique et notamment par Anatole France, qui dans Le Temps, qualifiait Zola de "plus grand lyrique de ce temps".

Restauration au dos conservé.