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LA FONTAINE. FABLES. DIDOT, 1787. 6 VOL. IN-18 EN MAROQUIN ROUGE (BRADEL L'AINÉ). PREMIER TIRAGE.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Fables. Paris, De L'Imprimerie de Didot l'Aîné, 1787.
6 volumes in-18 (128 x 173 mm). Maroquin rouge, triple roulette dorée en encadrement, dos lisse orné doré, tranches dorées, doublure et gardes de soie rose (Bradel l'Aîné, avec son étiquette au tome IV). Étui moderne (fendu à une charnière). Rousseurs marginales à quelques planches n'atteignant pas la gravure, quelques petites épidermures, habiles restaurations à la reliure. Charmant exemplaire en maroquin rouge de Bradel l'Aîné. Premier tirage de cette jolie édition, dite du Dauphin, ornée d'un frontispice et de 275 figures hors texte de Vivier gravées par Simon et Coiny. 2 portraits de La Fontaine par Rigault ont été ajoutés et reliés en tête du tome I. Référence : Cohen, 553. -- Rochambeau, Fables, 131.
Condition
Rousseurs marginales à quelques planches n'atteignant pas la gravure, quelques petites épidermures, habies restaurations à la reliure.
"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."