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Bossuet, Jacques Benigne
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Discours sur l'histoire universelle. Paris: Sebastien Mabre-Cramoisy, 1681
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (255 x 185mm.), morocco by Cuzin, gilt edges, binding slightly faded and slightly marked
Provenance
William O’Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Literature
PMM 157
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
"This 'Treatise on World-History' is the last noteworthy exercise in that type of universal history which, beginning with St Augustine, interpreted the course of human history as a continuous manifestation of divine providence... The book extends from the Creation to Charlemagne, thus supplying a direct link between the history of the chosen people and the origins of the French monarchy" (PMM). The Discours was written for the instruction of the Dauphin.