Lot 29
  • 29

Anacréon,

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sapho, Bion et Moschus, traduction nouvelle en prose. Paphos [i.e. Paris], chez Le Bouchier, 1773, title-page printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece, 25 engraved head- and tailpieces, additional suite of the 25 vignettes
Museus. Héro et Léandre, poëme. Sestos [i.e. Paris], chez Le Bouchier, 1774, title-page printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece in 3 states



2 works in one volume, 4to (235 x 166mm.), nineteenth century red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, housed in a custom-made slipcase

Provenance

Laurent Meeus (1872-1950), bookplate; Fernand J. Nyssen (1893-1964), bookplate

Literature

Cohen-de Ricci 79-80 (''l'un des livres les plus élégamment illustrés du xviii siécle''); 742

Condition

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."

Catalogue Note

Both translations are by Julien Jacques Moutonnet Clairfons.