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Greco, Gioachino dit le Calabrais
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Greco, Gioachino dit le Calabrais
- Le Jeu des eschets. Traduit de l'italien. Paris, N. Pepingué, 1669.
- paper
Petit in-12 (135 x 73 mm). Maroquin rouge, couronne de branches de lauriers au centre surmontée d'une couronne royale fermée, fond semé de fers croisés aux lauriers, dos orné du même fer répété, tranches dorées sur marbrure (Reliure de l'époque).
Titre légèrement plus court de marge. Ex-libris lavé. Charnières fendillées. Coins restaurés.
Première édition de la traduction française de ce grand classique de la littérature échiquéenne. L'ouvrage, rédigé par le plus grand joueur d'échecs du XVIIe siècle et donnant ses 60 plus belles parties, parut la première fois en 1619 en italien. Il est l'un des plus anciens traités techniques d'échecs.
Très séduisant exemplaire, rare en maroquin rouge, portant couronne royale.
Titre légèrement plus court de marge. Ex-libris lavé. Charnières fendillées. Coins restaurés.
Première édition de la traduction française de ce grand classique de la littérature échiquéenne. L'ouvrage, rédigé par le plus grand joueur d'échecs du XVIIe siècle et donnant ses 60 plus belles parties, parut la première fois en 1619 en italien. Il est l'un des plus anciens traités techniques d'échecs.
Très séduisant exemplaire, rare en maroquin rouge, portant couronne royale.
Condition
Titre légèrement plus court de marge. Ex-libris lavé. Charnières fendillées. Coins restaurés.
"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."