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Rabelais, François
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Rabelais, François
- Oeuvres. Paris, Ferdinand Bastien, An VI [1798].
- paper
3 volumes in-4 (234 x 185 mm). Maroquin havane, filets et roulettes feuillagées en encadrement et petites rosaces aux angles, dos lisse orné de palets striés et fleurons, pièces rouges, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Quelques rousseurs marginales sur une dizaine de planches et sur quelques feuillets.
Nouvelle édition des Oeuvres suivies des remarques publiées en anglais par M. Motteux ornée de 76 gravures non signées, dont un portrait de Rabelais et 5 planches dépliantes (Cohen 843).
Superbe exemplaire au format in-4, avec les figures avant la lettre, en maroquin havane de l'époque. Imprimé sur papier vélin bien blanc, dont il ne fut tiré que 250 exemplaires.
Provenance : Sir David Lionel Salomon (ex-libris).
Quelques rousseurs marginales sur une dizaine de planches et sur quelques feuillets.
Nouvelle édition des Oeuvres suivies des remarques publiées en anglais par M. Motteux ornée de 76 gravures non signées, dont un portrait de Rabelais et 5 planches dépliantes (Cohen 843).
Superbe exemplaire au format in-4, avec les figures avant la lettre, en maroquin havane de l'époque. Imprimé sur papier vélin bien blanc, dont il ne fut tiré que 250 exemplaires.
Provenance : Sir David Lionel Salomon (ex-libris).
Condition
Quelques rousseurs marginales sur une dizaine de planches et sur quelques feuillets.
"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."