- 99
Paul I--Thompson, James.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Les saisons. Paris: Pissot and Nyon l'ainé, 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."
"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."