Lot 50
  • 50

BARREME, A COLLECTION OF 3 VOLUMES

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of three volumes, comprising:
i. Les tarifs et comptes fait du grand commerce ou l'on y fait les changes d'Angleterre, d'Hollande, de Flandres, d'Allemagne, de Suisse &c. Paris: Barrême, 1670, engraved title and "avis", (bought from F. Comellas, Saint-Denis-en-Val, 1994), [T&W B103; Hoock & Jeannin II/B9.2]ii. Le livre necessaire pour les comptables, avocats, notaires, procureurs, negotians, & generalement à toute sorte de conditions, inventé de nouveau. Paris: Denys Thierry, 1694, engraved additional title, (bought from Bennett Gilbert, Los Angeles, 1987), [T&W B102; Hoock & Jeannin II/B9.14]iii. Barrême, Nicolas (1687-c. 1744). L'arithmétique... nouvelle edition... par N. Barrême. Paris: Nyon, David & Didot, 1736, engraved frontispiece and additional title, printed "avis" leaf and "catalogue" at beginning, (Sir John Bellew, signature; bought from Michael Phelps, London, 1983), [T&W B106] together 3 volumes, 12mo, contemporary calf, spines gilt, spines with some wear

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue descritpion
"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.
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