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Commines, Philippe de
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Commines, Philippe de
- Les memoires. Leiden: Elzevir, 1648
- Paper
12mo (130 x 70mm.), engraved title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, eighteenth-century red morocco gilt in the style of Kalthoeber or Hering, Spencer crest on covers, spine gilt in compartments with pointillé decoration, edges marbled and gilt, gilt dentelles, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Inscription at head of title-page, "Biblioth. C.R. Jardel Br. Suess." i.e. Claude-Robert Jardel de Braine (Soissons), 1712-1788, collector of manuscripts; Eleanor Mure, booklabel, overwritten by Reginald Mure, with inscription R.J. Mure on verso of flyleaf; Althorp library label with crest of Barons Spencer of Althorp and Earls Spencer on covers; pencil note on flyleaf, "White Knight sale 897"
Literature
Willems 634 ("Édition admirablement exécutée")
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."