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Lot 87
  • 87

Willaumez, Jean Baptiste Philiber

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Dictionnaire de la marine, nouvelle édition. Paris: Gaultier-Laguionie, 1825
  • Paper
8vo (208 x 123mm.), 7 folding engraved plates, contemporary French straight-grained purple morocco gilt with arms of the duchesse d'Angoulême [Olivier 2533 fer 2] by Fauchet, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, later chemise and slipcase, occasional light foxing

Provenance

Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte de France, duchesse d'Angoulême and dauphine; Mortimer L. Schiff, morocco booklabel (De Ricci's catalogue III, 303), his sale in these rooms, 7 July 1938, lot 1283; J.R. Abbey, morocco booklabel, his sale in these rooms, 21 June 1967, lot 2232

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."