VOLTAIRE, THEATRE; LA HENRIADE, PARIS, 1809, 10 VOLUMES, CONTEMPORARY RED MOROCCO GILT

La Henriade. Paris: P. Didot l'ainé, 1814 together 10 volumes, 8vo (204 x 122mm.), contemporary French red morocco gilt by Jean-Georges Purgold (tooling on La Henriade slightly different), all with the arms of George William, earl of Coventry, spines gilt in compartments, uniform blue watered silk gilt doublures, gilt edges, occasional light foxing

George William, 7th earl of Coventry (1758-1831), arms on bindings; Clarence S. Bement, armorial bookplate; John B. Stetson, sale, Parke-Bernet, 10 March 1953, lots 427 and 428, 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."

A SPLENDID SET. Although the binding on La Henriade is not signed, it was doubtless executed by Purgold as well. For another binding by Purgold with the same border, also with the arms of the earl of Coventry, see British Library c154b2.