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LA ROCHEFOUCAULD. MAXIMES ET RÉFLEXIONS... 1778. EX. RÉGLÉ SUR GRAND PAPIER. MAROQUIN ROUGE DE DEROME.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Maximes et réflexions morales. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1778.
In-8 (189 x 120 mm). Maroquin rouge, encadrement d'une fine bordure entre deux festons à la roulette dorés, dos à nerfs orné de filets dorés entrelacés, gardes et doublure de tabis bleu, tranches dorées (Derome dit le Jeune, avec son étiquette). Dos passé. Quelques rousseurs aux portraits, infimes taches sur les plats. En maroquin rouge de Derome le Jeune. Belle édition sortie des presses de l'Imprimerie royale, réalisée d'après l'Avertissement sur le manuscrit original de La Rochefoucauld et sur des exemplaires corrigés par l'auteur. Elle contient également pour la première fois la notice de Suard sur le caractère et les écrits du duc de La Rochefoucauld. Exemplaire réglé sur grand papier vergé, bien complet du portrait de l'auteur par Choffard d'après Petitot (daté 1779). Relié en tête, le même portrait sur Chine contrecollé avant la lettre gravé par Bertonnier. Provenance : A.-A. Renouard (ex-libris doré frappé au contreplat, 1830). -- Laurent Aurric (ex-libris). -- Sir Robert Abdy (ex-libris ; I, 10 juin 1975, lot 195). Référence : Tchemerzine, IV, 49. -- Cohen, 601.
Condition
Dos passé. Quelques rousseurs aux portraits, , infimes taches sur les plats.
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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."