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Breton, André
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Breton, André
- A collection of three kabbalistic works from Breton's library, plus one other similar, comprising:
- Paper
ÉLIPHAS LEVI. La clef des grands mystères. Paris: Germer Baillière, 1861, 8vo, plates, contemporary half brown morocco, extensive pencil manuscript notes in English on endpapers, [Caillet 2567], slightly rubbed
ÉLIPHAS LEVI. Les mystères de la Kabbale. Paris: Nourry, 1920, 8vo, buckram, original printed wrappers bound in, bookseller's label of Gerald D. Lipton of New York, with some pieces of birch bark paper loosely inserted
HENRI SÉROUYA. La Kabbale. Paris: Grasset, 1947, 4to, illustrations, original printed wrappers, with presentation inscription from the author to Breton
SAINT-YVES D'ALVEYDRE. Mission des Juifs. Quatrième édition. Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1884, 8vo, half green morocco, [Caillet 9813], spine slightly faded
together 4 volumes
ÉLIPHAS LEVI. Les mystères de la Kabbale. Paris: Nourry, 1920, 8vo, buckram, original printed wrappers bound in, bookseller's label of Gerald D. Lipton of New York, with some pieces of birch bark paper loosely inserted
HENRI SÉROUYA. La Kabbale. Paris: Grasset, 1947, 4to, illustrations, original printed wrappers, with presentation inscription from the author to Breton
SAINT-YVES D'ALVEYDRE. Mission des Juifs. Quatrième édition. Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1884, 8vo, half green morocco, [Caillet 9813], spine slightly faded
together 4 volumes
Provenance
André Breton, first two works with bookplates (designed by Salvador Dali), sale, Paris, Drouot, April 2003, lots 1390, 1392 and 1411; lot 1472 contained a different edition of Saint-Yves d'Alveydre's Mission des Juifs.
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."