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Marmontel, Jean-François
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Marmontel, Jean-François
- Contes moraux. Paris, Merlin, 1765.
- paper
3 volumes in-8 (190 x 117 mm). Maroquin rouge, large dentelle dorée, armes au centre, pièces olive, tranches dorées, gardes et doublures de tabis bleu (Reliure de l'époque).
Mouillure au premier plat du deuxième volume. Rares rousseurs.
Ravissante édition, ornée de 23 illustrations hors texte par Gravelot, qui sont "parmi les plus jolies que ce maître ait produites" (Cohen 687), gravées par Baquoy, Legrand, Le Mire..., d'un titre par Gravelot répété dans chaque volume, et d'un portrait par Cochin gravé par Saint-Aubin.
Sur papier de Hollande, en premier tirage avec l'errata.
Superbe exemplaire dans une reliure à dentelle aux armes de Gabriel de Sartine (OHR 74). De la bibliothèque du baron de Launoit (ex-libris armorié).
Mouillure au premier plat du deuxième volume. Rares rousseurs.
Ravissante édition, ornée de 23 illustrations hors texte par Gravelot, qui sont "parmi les plus jolies que ce maître ait produites" (Cohen 687), gravées par Baquoy, Legrand, Le Mire..., d'un titre par Gravelot répété dans chaque volume, et d'un portrait par Cochin gravé par Saint-Aubin.
Sur papier de Hollande, en premier tirage avec l'errata.
Superbe exemplaire dans une reliure à dentelle aux armes de Gabriel de Sartine (OHR 74). De la bibliothèque du baron de Launoit (ex-libris armorié).
Condition
Mouillure au premier plat du deuxième volume. Rares rousseurs
"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."