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Ramsay, Michel André
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Ramsay, Michel André
- Histoire du vicomte de Turenne. Paris, Vve Mazières et J.B. Garnier, 1735.
- paper
2 volumes in-4 (287 x 218 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple filet, dos orné au petit fer, pièces vertes, tranches dorées sur marbrure, dentelle intérieure (Reliure de l'époque).
Mors frottés, cire blanche sur les plats, tache p. 97 du premier volume, légère déchirure restaurée à la page de titre du t. II, bords des premiers feuillets de la 3e partie du t. II légèrement écornés.
Edition originale, illustrée d'un portrait de Turenne par Meissonier gravé par Larmessin, 7 vignettes, 4 culs-de-lampe et 13 cartes et plans hors texte.
Francais d'origine écossaise (1686-1743), Ramsay fut l'ami de Fénelon, Rousseau et Louis Racine. Il devint précepteur puis intendant du prince de Turenne.
Provenance : Richard Thomas Dawson, baron Dartrey et Lord Cremorne (1788-1885, ex-libris gravé).
Mors frottés, cire blanche sur les plats, tache p. 97 du premier volume, légère déchirure restaurée à la page de titre du t. II, bords des premiers feuillets de la 3e partie du t. II légèrement écornés.
Edition originale, illustrée d'un portrait de Turenne par Meissonier gravé par Larmessin, 7 vignettes, 4 culs-de-lampe et 13 cartes et plans hors texte.
Francais d'origine écossaise (1686-1743), Ramsay fut l'ami de Fénelon, Rousseau et Louis Racine. Il devint précepteur puis intendant du prince de Turenne.
Provenance : Richard Thomas Dawson, baron Dartrey et Lord Cremorne (1788-1885, ex-libris gravé).
Condition
Mors frottés, cire blanche sur les plats, tache p. 97 du premier volume, légère déchirure restaurée à la page de titre du t. II, bords des premiers feuillets de la 3e partie du t. II légèrement écornés
"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."