- 231
Salnove, Robert de
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La venerie royale divisée en IV parties; qui contiennent les chasses du cerf, du lievre, du chevreüil, du sanglier, du loup, & du renard. Paris: Antoine de Sommaville, 1655
- Paper
4to (232 x 165mm.), engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Thibaron, a few deckle edges, washed, small rust mark on Kk2-3
Provenance
Chevalier De--, washed inscription on title-page
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."
Catalogue Note
FIRST EDITION of de Salnove's classic of French hunting literature, including a dictionary of hunting terminology. It was designed to supersede Du Fouilloux (see lots 66-71).