RACAN, LES OEUVRES, PARIS, COUSTELIER, 1724, 2 VOLUMES, RED MOROCCO GILT

2 volumes, 12mo (155 x 88mm.), half-titles, contemporary French red morocco gilt, flat spines gilt, gilt edges, extremities slightly rubbed

Michael Wodhull, notes and inscription on flyleaf dated 24 November 1792, 10s, "Payne's sale", and the dates April 17 and April 20 1799 written at end of each volume, his sale, Sotheby's, 19 January 1886, lot 2206, 13s, ?Thorin; Robert Hoe, morocco booklabel, sales, New York, 1911-1912 (not traced in catalogues); John B. Stetson, sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 March 1953, lot 367, extract from sale catalogue loosely inserted

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."

There is a catchword on the final verso of volume 2, "Ode", indicating that there should have been a further section. According to CCFr, however, the volumes should be bound the other way round, with the Pseaumes in volume 1 and the Bergeries in volume 2, in which case the catchword does link to the Odes at the beginning of the following volume.