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LA FONTAINE. CONTES ET NOUVELLES. [PARIS], 1762. 2 VOL. IN-8. MAROQUIN ROUGE À DENTELLE ATTRIBUABLE À DEROME.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- La Fontaine, Jean de
- Contes et nouvelles en vers. Amsterdam [Paris], 1762.
2 volumes in-8 (182 x 117 mm). Maroquin rouge, large dentelle en encadrement, dos lisse orné de filets et fleurons dorés, roulette intérieure dorée, doublure et gardes de papier dominoté, tranches dorées (Reliure de l'époque attribuable à Derome).Discrètes épidermures sur les plats. Rousseurs éparses et quelques feuillets brunis dans le tome II. Le chef-d’œuvre d'Eisen et le plus célèbre des livres illustrés du XVIIIe siècle. Très bel exemplaire dans une séduisante reliure à dentelle. Édition dite des "Fermiers-généraux", illustrée des portraits-frontispices de La Fontaine d'après Rigaud, et d'Eisen d'après Vispré, tous deux gravés par Ficquet, de 80 figures par Eisen, gravées par Aliamet, Baquoy, Choffard, Delafosse, Flipart, Lemire, Leveau, Longueil et Ouvrier, de 4 vignettes et de 53 culs-de-lampe par Choffard. Elle contient la Vie de l'auteur par Diderot.Avec les planches du Cas de Conscience et du Diable de Papefiguière, couvertes.
Provenance
Indications anciennes de prix au verso du feuillet de garde du premier volume.
Literature
Cohen, 558. -- Rochambeau, 78. -- Ray I, 26 ("The Fermiers-Généraux La Fontaine is the collector's book par excellence").
Condition
Discrètes épidermures sur les plats. Rousseurs éparses et quelques feuillets brunis dans le tome II
"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."