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Limojon de Saint Didier, Alexandre Toussaint
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Limojon de Saint Didier, Alexandre Toussaint
- Le triomphe hermetique, ou la pierre philosophale victorieuse. Amsterdam: Henry Wetstein, 1689
- Paper
8vo (154 x 92mm.), title printed in red and black with a woodcut of an armillary sphere with a green background, folding engraved plate with letterpress explication, half-title printed in red and black, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, plate frayed at edges with small tear in letterpress section, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
Duveen p.361; Ferguson i, 39; cf. Caillet 6696 (second edition of 1699)
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
FIRST EDITION. The engraving shows how the philosopher's stone, hidden within the earth, can be prepared through alchemical processes. Limojon was French ambassador to Venice and drowned on his way back from an embassy to James II in Ireland in 1689.