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LIVRE DE FÊTES. PARIS, 1740. IN-FOLIO, MAROQUIN ROUGE DE L'ÉPOQUE AUX ARMES DE LA VILLE DE PARIS.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Description des festes données par la Ville de Paris, A l'occasion du Mariage de Madame Louise-Elisabeth de France, de Dom Philippe... Paris, Imprimerie de Le Mercier, 1740.
In-folio (625 x 465 mm). Maroquin rouge, roulette fleurdelisée, armoiries de la Ville de Paris au centre, dos à nerfs ponctué de fleur de lis, tranches dorées (Reliure de l’époque).Légères usures et petites taches à la reliure. Feuillets de texte très légèrement jaunis. Édition originale de ce superbe livre de fête illustré d'une vignette aux armes de Paris sur le titre, d'un grand bandeau représentant la joute sur la Seine et de 13 planches gravées par Blondel, dont 8 dépliantes. Projet politique destiné à sceller l'alliance entre la France et l'Espagne, le mariage de la fille de Louis XV et de l'infant fut fêté à Paris le 29 août 1739. Les célébrations les plus luxueuses eurent lieu sur la Seine, où un théâtre flottant descendit le courant du fleuve accompagné d'une multitude de navires décorés sous un gigantesque feu d'artifice, et à l'Hôtel de Ville où fut donné un gigantesque bal masqué pour 14 000 personnes. Référence : Vinet, 519. -- Cohen, 288.
Condition
Légères usures et petites taches à la reliure. Feuillets de texte très légèrement jaunis.
"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."