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FÉNELON. AVENTURES DE TÉLÉMAQUE, 1790. 2 VOL. GRAND IN-8, MAR. ROUGE DORÉ ATTRIBUABLE À DEROME.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Fénelon, François de Salignac de la Mothe
- Les Aventures de télémaque, avec figures en taille-douce dessinées par MM. Cochin et Moreau le Jeune. Paris, Imprimerie de Monsieur, 1790.
2 volumes grand in-8 (234 x 150 mm). Maroquin rouge, encadrement de filets et roulettes dorés, dentelle dorée ornée du fer à l'oiseau, dos lisse orné du même fer, pièces de titre et de tomaison de maroquin vert émeraude, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque attribuable à Derome).Quelques petites taches sur les plats, quelques rousseurs et feuillets légèrement brunis. La belle édition grand in-8 illustrée de Didot au sommet de sa gloire. Bel exemplaire dans une reliure attribuable à Derome. Superbe édition de format "noble" grand in-8, imprimée par Didot le jeune avec les nouveaux caractères Saint-Augustin, sur grand papier vélin, ornée d'un frontispice aux portraits de Louis XVI et Henri IV et de 6 figures d'après Cochin gravées par Le Mire, De Launay, Saint-Aubin, Prévost et Simonet. Ces figures avaient été réalisées pour un projet d'édition inachevée en 1781. Provenance : ex-libris à l'encre bleue sur les titres. Référence : Cohen, 386.
Condition
Quelques petites taches sur les plats , quelques rousseurs et feuillets légèrement brunis.
"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."