Plato

8vo (288 x 230mm.), frontispiece engraved by Camille Beltrand, 14 illustrations (7 full page) and decorations after Sebatien Laurent printed in colour and heightened with gold, one of 50 copies (this one unnumbered) on japon with the frontispiece present in full colour decomposition, the final state of the illustration "La décollation" and a suite of all the illustrations and decorations in blue, two unused plates (one in four states, the other in two), presentation copy signed by the publishers, black morocco by G. Cretté succ. de Marius Michel, covers with a pattern of small concentric squares of gold fillets with red morocco onlaid at centre, spine decorated with similar squares and lettered in gilt, brown suede doublures and endleaves, original wrappers bound in, gilt edges, morocco-backed chemise and slipcase

Mme Bounand, inscribed to her by the publishers

Carteret IV:318

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."