Lot 20
  • 20

Desmarais, Antoine

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Desmarais, Antoine
  • Jérémis, poème en quatre chants, avec sa prière, et sa lettre aux captifs. Paris, G. Desprez, 1771.
  • paper/leather
In-8 (210 x 133 mm). Maroquin rouge, fine et délicate dentelle aux petits fers autour des plats, armes au centre, dos lisse orné, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque).
Rares taches très claires (5 p.). Minime accroc à un coin.

Titre et 6 figures par Le Clerc gravées par Delvaux, Miger, Pepin, Saillard... (Cohen-298 ne mentionne pas le titre.)



Superbe exemplaire de dédicace sur papier fort aux armes de Madame Elisabeth, soeur de Louis XVI, qui l'accompagna au Temple et mourut guillotinée en mai 1794. OHR 2531 ne reproduit pas ce fer.

Condition

Rares taches très claires entre les pages 78 et 82. Minime accroc à un coin.
"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."