- 515
[Diderot, Denis and J.R. d'Alembert]--Jacques Lacombe.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Encyclopédie méthodique. Arts et métiers méchaniques...Tome quatrième, Paris: Panckoucke (& Liège: Plomteux) 1785
- paper
[4] & 186 pages, 4to, 2 sets of engraved plates: 'Instruments de musique' (17 plates of musical instruments, of which 2 double-page) & 'Luthier' (20 engraved plates showing instrument-making, contemporary calf-backed boards ("Art du luthier"), spine defective [cf.Brunet, II, 973]; together with:--VI Musique. contenant planches doubles 14, qui sont planches simples 28, 39 pages, 4to, 14 folding plates of engraved musical examples, modern boards
Condition
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."
"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
Two volumes of fine engraved plates deriving from Diderot and d'Alembert's celebrated Encyclopédie.