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L'Heritier de Brutelle, Charles-Louis
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Stirpes novae aut minus cognitae. Paris: ex typographia Philippi-Dionysii Pierres, 1784-[1791]
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Parts 1-6 bound in two volumes, folio (505 x 345mm.), title and divisional titles with coloured woodcut vignettes, 84 hand-coloured engraved plates only (see below), after Redouté and others, nineteenth-century half-calf, [Nissen BBI 1190], lacking plates 73 and 73, and all after plate 79, plate 24 with repaired tear, one divisional title and one text leaf defective, lacking text leaf “Stirpes fasciculi sexti”, and pp. 153-156; sold as a collection of plates not subject to return
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."