Nodier, Charles.

8vo (276 x 173mm.), half-title, engraved illustrations, 40 engraved plates, folding engraved map, later tan morocco elaborately gilt à caissons by Lortic (with his ticket) to a Moroccan design with black fleurs-de-lys, spine gilt in compartments with similar decoration, blue morocco pastedowns elaborately gilt with fleurs-de-lys and leafy sprays, blue watered silk flyleaf, edges gauffered with a pattern of fleurs-de-lys with the arms of House of Orléans, in two-part slipcase, occasional light staining or foxing (affecting some plates and map)

Henri Beraldi, morocco booklabel

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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.
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First edition. The French expedition to the Iron Gates in Algeria in October 1839 rekindled war between the two nations, resulting in the French occupation of Algeria. Ferdinand Philippe, duke of Orléans, took part in the expedition.

This style of binding by Lortic, à caissons, is also recorded on a copy of the Contes of La Fontaine, bound by Lortic for Alexandre Bibesco (see Devaux, Dix siècles de reliure, 1977, p.258).