Lot 19
  • 19

Empire des Légumes, L'

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • Empire des Légumes, L'
  • MÉMOIRES DE CUCURBITUS IER, recueillis et mis en ordre par M. Eugène Nus et Antony Méray. Paris, De Gonet, s.d. [1851]. Grand in-8, cartonnage percaline vert foncé, double filet gras et maigre, encadrement de gros fers floraux, initiales JL sur le premier plat, dos lisse orné, tranches dorées (Reliure de l’époque).
Très curieuse illustration d’Amédée Varin, comprenant un frontispice et 24 planches gravées sur acier et coloriées, sauf la planche 3, gravée sur bois et reproduite sur la couverture.

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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.
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."