- 87
Fortin de Grandmont, François
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Les ruses innocentes, dans lesquelles se voit comment on prend les Oyseaux passagers, & les non passagers, & de plusieurs sortes de Bestes à quatre pieds. Paris: Pierre Lamy, 1660
- Paper
4to (252 x 192mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, 66 woodcut plates (4 folding and 4 double-page), modern crushed burgundy morocco by Mouchon, top edge gilt, plates slightly shaved, folding plates with small tears at fold, text rubbed at foot of Aa1
Provenance
Pierre Mouchon, armorial bookplate
Literature
Schwerdt I:180
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 this famous work on hunting and fishing, with numerous woodcut plates depicting different methods of hunting various types of creature. The author's name is given only in initials on the title-page.