- 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."
"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."