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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 (156 x 94mm.), title printed in red and black with a woodcut of an armillary sphere, folding engraved plate with letterpress explication, half-title printed in red and black, old calf, new spine gilt in compartments, new endpapers, E8 misbound before E1, 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. This copy has a manuscript note at the front regarding the Macarthy-Reagh sale in 1815, where a copy of this work was lot 1934.