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LES STATUTS DE L'ORDRE DU SAINT ESPRIT, PARIS, 1788, CONTEMPORARY RED MOROCCO GILT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Les statuts de l’ordre du Saint Esprit. Paris: Imprimerie royale, 1788
4to (281 x 206mm.), engraved title-page, engraved and woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, contemporary French red morocco gilt with the royal arms in the centre and the emblem of the Order in corners [Olivier 2494 fers 12 and 13], spine gilt in compartments with small fleur-de-lys tools, gilt edges, a few small rust stains, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Harry Caresse, morocco booklabel, sale, Parke-Bernet, 23 November 1954, lot 583, extract from sale catalogue loosely inserted
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."