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Tocqueville, Alexis de
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
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De la démocratie en Amerique. Paris: Charles Gosselin, 1835, 1840
4 volumes, 8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 210 x 134 mm). Handcolored folding lithographed map after Tocqueville by Benard bound at the end of vol. 2, half-titles; small spot on first half-title and title. Half tan calf and marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt and blind, by Ateliers Laurenchet.
4 volumes, 8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.; 210 x 134 mm). Handcolored folding lithographed map after Tocqueville by Benard bound at the end of vol. 2, half-titles; small spot on first half-title and title. Half tan calf and marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt and blind, by Ateliers Laurenchet.
Provenance
Acquisition: Ursus Rare Books
Literature
Clark 3:111(1); Howes T278; Sabin 96060, 96061
Condition
small spot on first half-title and title. Modern tan half-calf and marbled boards, spine tooled in gilt and blind; one scratch.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of both parts. A handsome, clean copy.