Lot 136
  • 136

Duchesne, A.

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Bibliothèque des auteurs, qui ont escrit l'histoire et topographie de la France... Seconde edition reveuë. Paris: Sebastien Cramoisy, 1627
  • Paper
8vo (177 x 108mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and headpieces, contemporary calf with Richelieu's arms on sides [Olivier 406 fer 1], flat spine gilt with smaller armorial of Richelieu [not in Olivier], extremities slightly rubbed, joints repaired

Provenance

Cardinal Armand-Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, arms on binding, his library bequeathed to the Sorbonne; Bibliothèque de la Sorbonne, stamp on title-page and at end; [Charles Giraud, sale, Paris, 1853, lot 3261, note on inside front cover]; William Horatio Crawford, of Lakelands, bookplate, sale, 16 March 1891, lot 1048; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamp on flyleaf

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."