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French literature--Laclos, Pierre A. F. Choderlos de.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Les Liaisons Dangereuses. London [Paris], 1796, 2 volumes, 8vo, 2 engraved frontispieces, 13 engraved plates, contemporary tree calf gilt, flat spine gilt, red and green morocco labels
Louvet de Couvrai, Jean Baptiste. Les Amours du Chevalier de Faublas. Paris, 1768, 4 volumes, papier velin, 8vo, 27 engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt
Marmontel, Jean François. Les Contes moraux. Paris, 1765, 3 volumes, 12mo, engraved portrait, 3 engraved title-pages, 23 engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt
Erasmus, Desiderius. L'eloge de la folie. Paris, 1751, 4to (240x 176mm.), large paper copy, engraved frontispiece, engraved title-page vignette, 13 engraved plates, red morocco gilt
Fromageot, Abbe. Annales de la regne de Marie Thérese. Paris: Prault, 1775, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, engraved dedication, 4 engraved plates, contemporary calf, frontispiece detached
together 5 works in 11 volumes
Marmontel, Jean François. Les Contes moraux. Paris, 1765, 3 volumes, 12mo, engraved portrait, 3 engraved title-pages, 23 engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt
Erasmus, Desiderius. L'eloge de la folie. Paris, 1751, 4to (240x 176mm.), large paper copy, engraved frontispiece, engraved title-page vignette, 13 engraved plates, red morocco gilt
Fromageot, Abbe. Annales de la regne de Marie Thérese. Paris: Prault, 1775, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, engraved dedication, 4 engraved plates, contemporary calf, frontispiece detached
together 5 works in 11 volumes
Literature
Cohen-de Ricci 235: the current copy is not the counterfeit edition of c. 1812; 660-61; 686; 348-49; 412-13
Condition
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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."