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Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rousseau, Jean-Jacques
- Oeuvres de J. J. Rousseau, Citoyen de Genève...Dictionnaire de Musique, Tome I. [...II], Paris and Amsterdam, J.E. Gabriel Dufour (Didot Le Jeune), [1799]
- Paper
two volumes, 494 pages, 1 leaf, 357 pages, 1 leaf, folio (36.5 x 27.2cm), engraved frontispiece by N. Thomas after C.N. Cochin fils to volume one, 14 engraved plates at end of second volume, one double-page, de-accession stamp to title ("The Providence Atheneum"), nineteenth-century bookplate to front pastedowns, uncut, contemporary boards, some slight damp-staining to upper margin of volume two, scattered spotting, browning to edges and to title of volume two, binding worn but sound
Literature
RISM Écrits, p.723
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
A very attractive copy of Rousseau's famous dictionary. RISM records no copy in Britain or the United States.