Lot 99
  • 99

Paul I--Thompson, James.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Les saisons. Paris: Pissot and Nyon l'ainĂ©, 1779
8vo (176 x 112mm.), engraved title-page, 4 engraved plates, 4 engraved illustrations, contemporary red morocco gilt, arms of paul i of russia gilt stamped to centre of covers, spine gilt in compartments, green morocco lettering-piece, upper cover slightly scraped

Provenance

Tsar Paul I (1754-1801), arms on binding; Basil Jacobs, bookplate on verso of front endpaper; William Rees Mogg, ownership inscription on flyleaf dated 1963

Literature

Cohen-de Ricci 991

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."