Lot 122
  • 122

Balzac, Honoré de

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Balzac, Honoré de
  • LA FEMME SUPÉRIEURE. LA MAISON NUCINGEN, LA TORPILLE. Paris, Werdet, 1838. 2 volumes in-8, demi-veau cerise, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons dorés et à froid, pièces de titre et de tomaison noires, tranches marbrées (Reliure de l’époque).
Édition originale, ornée d’une caricature gravée sur bois par Honoré Daumier (t. II, p. 185).

La Torpille constitue le début de Splendeurs et misères des Courtisanes.



TRES JOLIE RELIURE DE L’ÉPOQUE, d’une parfaite fraîcheur.



Ex-libris armorié portant la devise Empeb Emser Quelen, de la famille de Quélen (signifie en breton : Quelen toujours vigoureux).



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Condition

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"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.
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