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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
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."
"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.