Lot 43
  • 43

Batteux, Abbé Charles

Estimate
700 - 900 EUR
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Description

  • Batteux, Abbé Charles
  • Les Quatres poétiques : d'Aristote, d'Horace, de Vida, de Despréaux. Avec les Traductions & des Remarques. Paris, Saillant & Nyon, et Desaint, 1771.
  • paper
2 volumes in-8 (212 x 140 mm). Maroquin vert, triple filet gras et maigre, dos orné à la grotesque, pièces de titre et tomaison de maroquin rouge, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Dos légèrement passé. Attaches de nerfs un peu frottées. Un mors restauré.

Superbe frontispice par Cochin, gravé par Augustin de Saint-Aubin.



Bel exemplaire sur grand papier fort de Hollande.

Condition

Dos légèrement passé. Attaches de nerfs un peu frottées. Un mors restauré.
"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."