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[Diderot, Denis]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- [Diderot, Denis]
- Pensées philosophiques. La Haye [Paris], Aux dépens de la Compagnie, 1746.
- paper
In-12 (152 x 86 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple filet d'encadrement, armes au centre, dos orné de fleurons, roulette intérieure, tranches dorées sur marbrure (Reliure de l'époque).
Coiffe supérieure et mors inférieur retouchés.
Edition originale des pensées "dangereuses" de Diderot, publiées sans nom d'auteur et condamnées au feu par le Parlement de Paris le 7 juillet 1746.
Frontispice allégorique gravé en taille-douce dans le genre d'Eisen.
Exceptionnel exemplaire sur grand papier, il a été relié en maroquin aux armes de Claude-Alexandre de Villeneuve de Vence (1702-1760), lieutenant-général et commandant à La Rochelle, et l'un des plus grands collectionneurs de l'époque (OHR 1648 ; ne figure pas au catalogue 1760). -- Lucien Gougy (vente 1934, 428). -- Roger Peyrefitte (ex-libris). -- D. de Romand (ex-libris).
Coiffe supérieure et mors inférieur retouchés.
Edition originale des pensées "dangereuses" de Diderot, publiées sans nom d'auteur et condamnées au feu par le Parlement de Paris le 7 juillet 1746.
Frontispice allégorique gravé en taille-douce dans le genre d'Eisen.
Exceptionnel exemplaire sur grand papier, il a été relié en maroquin aux armes de Claude-Alexandre de Villeneuve de Vence (1702-1760), lieutenant-général et commandant à La Rochelle, et l'un des plus grands collectionneurs de l'époque (OHR 1648 ; ne figure pas au catalogue 1760). -- Lucien Gougy (vente 1934, 428). -- Roger Peyrefitte (ex-libris). -- D. de Romand (ex-libris).
Condition
Coiffe supérieure et mors inférieur retouchés.
"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."