- 464
Appert, Nicolas
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Appert, Nicolas
- L'Art de conserver, pendant plusieurs années, toutes les substances animals et végétales. Paris: Patris et Cie, 1810, first edition, 8vo, half title signed on verso by author, folding engraved plate, later morocco-backed boards
- Paper
Le gastronome français, ou l'art de bien vivre. Paris: Charles-Béchet, 1828, 8vo, half-title, engraved frontispiece, red morocco-backed boards, spine gilt in compartments
together 2 volumes
together 2 volumes
Literature
Appert: Bitting, pp.13-14; Cagle 34; Garrison-Morton 2467.1; Norman 59
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
Appert's treatise describes "the first workable process for canning food" (Garrison-Morton).