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Corneille, Pierre
Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description
- Corneille, Pierre
- Théâtre, avec des commentaires [par Voltaire]. [Genève, Cramer,] 1764.
- paper
12 volumes in-8 (192 x 120 mm). Maroquin ocre brun, triple filet, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons, tranches dorées (Reliure vers 1810 dans le style de l'époque).
Feuillets brunis ou roussis. Feuillets Kiiij du tome XII et Pij du tome III restaurés. Quelques coins frottés.
Belle édition illustrée, comprenant un frontispice par Pierre et 34 figures de Gravelot, gravées par Baquoy, Flipart, Lemire..., dont Voltaire rédigea et fit publier les commentaires afin de doter une descendante de Corneille qu'il avait recueillie.
Provenance : Baron de Launoit (ex-libris armorié).
Feuillets brunis ou roussis. Feuillets Kiiij du tome XII et Pij du tome III restaurés. Quelques coins frottés.
Belle édition illustrée, comprenant un frontispice par Pierre et 34 figures de Gravelot, gravées par Baquoy, Flipart, Lemire..., dont Voltaire rédigea et fit publier les commentaires afin de doter une descendante de Corneille qu'il avait recueillie.
Provenance : Baron de Launoit (ex-libris armorié).
Condition
Feuillets brunis ou roussis. Feuillets Kiiij du tome XII et Pij du tome III restaurés. Quelques 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."