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Dumas, Antoine-Joseph
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dumas, Antoine-Joseph
- L'art de la musique enseigné et pratiqué par la nouvelle méthode du bureau typographique, établie sur une seule clé, sur un seul ton, et sur un seul signe de mesure, dédié a Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur Le Duc d'Orléans, premier prince du sang, Paris: [for the author,1753] (de L'imprimerie du Sr Auguste)
- paper
the dedication issue, without imprint or date, on large paper, the arms of the dedicatee, the Duc d'Orléans on the covers, [4], 12-427, 10 (Table) & [1] pages, large oblong 4to (25 x 32cm), engraved throughout, dedication letter to the Duc d'Orléans, double-page folding plate of musical examples, many full-page tables with music (pp.194-249 & pp.365-427 are mainly music), contemporary French dark green morocco, gilt arms of the duke within an elaborate cartouche [Olivier 2572.1], floral border, flat spine gilt in compartments, red-gilt lettering piece, pink silk doublures, some rubbing, small scratches to the covers
Literature
for editions with the imprint ("Chez l'auteur"), see M.H. Charbon, Haags Gemeentemuseum Catalogus van de muziekbibliotheek, i, 47; Gregory & Bartlett, i, 79; RISM Écrits, p.283; not in the British Library.
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
This grand and imposing volume would appear to have been issued as a separate dedication copy, containing differences from the standard first edition. It is printed on large heavy paper (5 cm taller than the standard issue in the Library of Congress), and dispenses with the normal imprint ("Chez l'auteur"), the preliminaries (except title and dedication) and the 7 folding plates. The splendid binding on this copy (possibly by Jean-Charles-Henri Lemonnier) is for Louis-Philippe, Duc d'Orléans (1725-1785)