Lot 107
  • 107

Schmied, François-Louis--Noailles, Anna, Comtesse de

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Les climats. Paris: Société du livre contemporain, 1924
  • Paper
4to (302 x 225mm.), copy number 25 of a limited edition of 125 copies, copy produced for Monsieur J. Bourdel, numerous illustrations by Schmied, some heightened with gold, two dinner invitation cards from Le Livre contemporain for June 1924 bound at end (one with text, one without), crushed grey morocco binding by David, a heron inlaid on upper cover, small triangular designs inlaid on lower cover and on spine, spine lettered in gilt, green and purple morocco inlaid turn-ins, pink watered silk endleaves, spine faded, joints splitting

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."