Lot 162
  • 162

Marmontel, Jean-François

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Marmontel, Jean-François
  • Bélisaire. Paris, Merlin, 1767.
  • paper
In-8 (195 x 117 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple filet doré en encadrement, avec fleurons d'angle et armes au centre, dos lisse orné de fleurons, tranches dorées, roulette intérieure dorée (Reliure de l'époque).
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Edition originale de ce roman censuré par la Sorbonne pour ses visées contre Louis XV, puis défendu par Voltaire et d'Alembert.



Un frontispice et 3 figures de Gravelot, gravées par Massard, Le Veau, Levasseur et Masquelier (Cohen 688).



Exceptionnel exemplaire aux armes du lieutenant général de Police Gabriel de Sartine qui le condamna (OHR 74). Il appartint par la suite à Cortlandt Bishop (ex-libris). Sur grand papier.

Condition

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"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.
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