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La Fontaine, Jean de
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Fables choisies. Paris, Fessard, 1765-1775.
- paper
6 tomes en 3 volumes in-8 (202 x 122 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple filet et petits fleurons d'angle, dos orné de filets et petits fers, pièces vertes, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Angles de la reliure un peu frottés, minimes épidermures aux plats. 2 feuillets pliés à l'entreposage (t. IV, p. 61-64).
Premier tirage des frontispices, 6 titres gravés, 243 figures, 243 vignettes et 226 culs-de-lampe. En tout 723 gravures d'après Bardin, Bidault, Caresme, Desrais, Leprince, Monnet... gravées par Fessard. Le texte, dans un encadrement à double filet, est gravé par Montulay et Drouët (Cohen 551). Prospectus relié en tête du vol. I (3 ff).
Splendide édition donnée par le graveur Fessard, imprimée sur papier vergé fort.
Bel exemplaire.
Angles de la reliure un peu frottés, minimes épidermures aux plats. 2 feuillets pliés à l'entreposage (t. IV, p. 61-64).
Premier tirage des frontispices, 6 titres gravés, 243 figures, 243 vignettes et 226 culs-de-lampe. En tout 723 gravures d'après Bardin, Bidault, Caresme, Desrais, Leprince, Monnet... gravées par Fessard. Le texte, dans un encadrement à double filet, est gravé par Montulay et Drouët (Cohen 551). Prospectus relié en tête du vol. I (3 ff).
Splendide édition donnée par le graveur Fessard, imprimée sur papier vergé fort.
Bel exemplaire.
Condition
Angles de la reliure un peu frottés, minimes épidermures aux plats. 2 feuillets pliés à l'entreposage (t. IV, p. 61-64).
"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."