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Rohan, Henri, duc de
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Mémoires... sur les choses advenuë en France depuis la mort de Henry le Grand, jusques à la paix faite avec les Réformez au mois de juin 1629. Seconde édition... Amsterdam: [Louis Elzevier], 1646
- Paper
3 parts in one volume, 12mo (125 x 65mm.), contemporary red morocco with Rohan arms [cf. Olivier 2026 and 2038], spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, two clasps, c5 repaired at lower corner, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
[Dent's sale, 1808, note in pencil on inside front cover]; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamp on title-page
Literature
Willems, Elzevier 1044 (with alternative pagination)
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
Henri de Rohan (1579-1638) was a military commander, but also a Huguenot, which resulted in conflict with the Crown. This is his account of the war of 1627-1629, which included the famous Siege of La Rochelle.