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Racine, Jean
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Racine, Jean
- Oeuvres. Paris: Pierre Didot l'aîné, An IX, 1801
- Paper
3 volumes, large folio (483 x 334mm.), copy number 41 of a limited edition of 250, signed by Didot beneath the justification at the end of volume 1, half-title, engraved frontispiece by Marais after Prudhon, 56 engraved plates avant la lettre, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt by Bozerian, with central arms of Napoleon, spines elaborately gilt in compartments, gilt edges, blue watered silk endpapers, slipcases, occasional foxing, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
engraved armorial bookplate with initials ICI and motto "quaero"
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 849 ("Edition magnifique et de grand luxe, chef-d'oeuvre typographie"); Culot, Jean-Claude Bozerian, roulettes 2, 9, 12, 40, 45; signature 2; but no exact match for the spine decoration or the corner-pieces
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 splendid copy of Didot's magnificent edition of Racine, with a fine Bozerian binding for Napoleon I.