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Grandville, J.J. - La Fontaine, Jean de
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- Grandville, J.J. - La Fontaine, Jean de
- FABLES. Paris, Fournier aîné, 1838. 2 volumes in-8, maroquin violet à long grain, double encadrement d’un filet doré avec une roulette à froid, dos lisse richement orné aux petits fers dorés, au centre petites armoiries, roulette intérieure, doublure et gardes de papier moiré vert, tranches dorées, étui moderne (Reliure de l’époque).
Titre-frontispice sur chine volant, 14 faux-titres et 120 figures gravées sur bois d’après Grandville.
Premier tirage.
SUPERBE EXEMPLAIRE, DANS UNE FRAÎCHE ET ÉLÉGANTE RELIURE DE L’ÉPOQUE.
Les petites armoiries au dos, non identifiées, appartiennent à la même personne qui a apposé son ex-libris armorié au contreplat supérieur (chevron et trois étoiles sur fond azuré), gravé par Neuchwander à Besançon.
Mors reteintés par endroits.
Premier tirage.
SUPERBE EXEMPLAIRE, DANS UNE FRAÎCHE ET ÉLÉGANTE RELIURE DE L’ÉPOQUE.
Les petites armoiries au dos, non identifiées, appartiennent à la même personne qui a apposé son ex-libris armorié au contreplat supérieur (chevron et trois étoiles sur fond azuré), gravé par Neuchwander à Besançon.
Mors reteintés par endroits.
Condition
Mors reteintés par endroits.
"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."