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BOILEAU. ŒUVRES. 1747. MAROQUIN ROUGE À DENTELLE DE L'ÉPOQUE. SUR PAPIER FIN DE HOLLANDE.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Œuvres. Nouvelle édition...Paris, David et Durand, 1747.
5 volumes in-8 (182 x 112 mm). Maroquin rouge, large dentelle dorée mêlant fers floraux et branchages avec paon aux angles, dos à nerfs orné, roulette intérieure, doublure et gardes de tabis bleu, tranches dorées (Reliure de l’époque).Très discrètes usures. Quelques feuillets légèrement brunis dans le tome II. Sans le feuillet d’approbation au tome V. Eraflure sur le plat supérieur du tome II. Exemplaire sur papier fin de Hollande de cette ravissante édition, illustrée d’un portrait de Boileau gravé par Daullé d’après Rigaud, de 5 fleurons sur les titres par Eisen, de 38 vignettes gravées par Aveline d’après Eisen, de 22 culs-de-lampe (deux signés Malthey) et de 6 belles figures pour le Lutrin, non signées, mais de Cochin. Trés élégant exemplaire en maroquin à large dentelle.
Provenance
George John Sackville-West, Earl De La Warr (ex-libris armorié). -- André Langlois (ex-libris). -- Cachet à la devise de l'ordre britannique du Bain "Tria juncta in uno". Cote ancienne à l’encre brune au verso du feuillet de garde "M-6".
Literature
Cohen, 168-169. -- Tchemerzine, I, p. 774-775.
Condition
Très discrètes usures. Quelques feuillets légèrement brunis dans le tome II. Sans le feuillet d'approbation au tome V.
"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."