- 74
[Du Châtelet, Emilie]
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- [Du Châtelet, Emilie]
- Institutions de physique. Paris, Prault fils, 1740.
- paper
In-8 (192 x 124 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple filet en encadrement, armes au centre des plats, dos orné d'un fleuron, tranches dorées, dentelle intérieure (Reliure de l'époque).
Coiffe supérieure arrachée, mors fragilisés, coins frottés.
Rare ouvrage scientifique publié anonymement par la célèbre amie de Voltaire et traductrice de Newton.
Première édition, illustrée de 11 planches dépliantes et de ravissantes vignettes gravées en taille-douce.
Exemplaire aux armes du cardinal de Fleury, précepteur de Louis XV puis son plus proche ministre et membre des trois académies. Protecteur des lettres et des sciences, il mena à bien le projet d'achèvement de la bibliothèque royale (OHR 2284).
Coiffe supérieure arrachée, mors fragilisés, coins frottés.
Rare ouvrage scientifique publié anonymement par la célèbre amie de Voltaire et traductrice de Newton.
Première édition, illustrée de 11 planches dépliantes et de ravissantes vignettes gravées en taille-douce.
Exemplaire aux armes du cardinal de Fleury, précepteur de Louis XV puis son plus proche ministre et membre des trois académies. Protecteur des lettres et des sciences, il mena à bien le projet d'achèvement de la bibliothèque royale (OHR 2284).
Condition
Coiffe supérieure arrachée, mors fragilisés, coins frottés.
"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."