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La Fontaine, Jean de
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Contes et nouvelles en vers. Amsterdam, Desbordes, 1685.
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2 tomes en un volume in-12 (162 x 102 mm). Maroquin rouge à long grain, filet doré, dos orné de filets simples bordant les nerfs, date en pied (Reliure du XVIIIe siècle).
Rares taches claires. Plissures au dos, coiffes un peu frottées.
Première édition collective, la première illustrée du vivant de l'auteur, et l'une des plus charmantes éditions des Contes et nouvelles, illustrée par Romain de Hooghe d'un frontispice et de 58 vignettes à mi-page.
Bel exemplaire du premier tirage, reconnaissable d'après les remarques citées par Tchemerzine (860) ainsi que par la précision des cuivres et la qualité du tirage, dans une sobre reliure en maroquin rouge ornée de simples filets, dans le style de l'époque.
Provenance : Sir David Salomons (1851-1925), neveu de Sir David Salomons (1797-1873).
Rares taches claires. Plissures au dos, coiffes un peu frottées.
Première édition collective, la première illustrée du vivant de l'auteur, et l'une des plus charmantes éditions des Contes et nouvelles, illustrée par Romain de Hooghe d'un frontispice et de 58 vignettes à mi-page.
Bel exemplaire du premier tirage, reconnaissable d'après les remarques citées par Tchemerzine (860) ainsi que par la précision des cuivres et la qualité du tirage, dans une sobre reliure en maroquin rouge ornée de simples filets, dans le style de l'époque.
Provenance : Sir David Salomons (1851-1925), neveu de Sir David Salomons (1797-1873).
Condition
Rares taches claires. Plissures au dos, coiffes un peu frottées.
"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."