Lot 22
  • 22

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."

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).