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Brillat-Savarin, Anthelme
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Brillat-Savarin, Anthelme
- Physiologie du goût, ou méditations de gastronomie transcendante. Paris: A. Sautelet et Cie., 1826
- ink on paper
2 volumes, 8vo (215 x 135mm.), half-titles, original printed wrappers, uncut, in modern slipcase, wrappers slightly worn and laid down, backstrips slightly defective
Literature
Cagle 98; Carteret I, 146; Oberlé 144; Vicaire 116
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 of Brillat-Savarin's classic treatise. This is the first state, with the "e" of "Bourse" at the foot of the first title-page printed horizontally.
"Le texte et devenu un classique de la table, incontesté, rempli de verve et de bonne humeur" (Carteret, p.146).