MONTESQUIEU, DE L'ESPRIT DES LOIX. GENEVA, BARILLOT & FILS, [1748], 2 VOLUMES, CONTEMPORARY CALF

2 volumes, 4to (253 x 183mm.), half-titles, woodcut device on title-pages, woodcut tailpieces, contemporary speckled calf, spine gilt in compartments with green and navy morocco lettering-pieces, red speckled edges, joints cracked, bindings slightly rubbed and scraped, ends of spines repaired

Robert Day (1835-1914), armorial bookplate; C.S. Hutter, sale, Parke-Bernet, 13 May 1953, lot 486

PMM 197

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.
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."

FIRST EDITION OF MONTESQUIEU'S CLASSIC OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY. This copy does not contain an errata leaf.