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Engramelle, Marie Dominique Joseph.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Papillons d'Europe, peints d'après nature. Paris: P.M. Delaguette, Basan & Poignant, 1779-1792
- paper
First edition, 8 volumes bound in 7, 4to (291 x 230mm.), half-titles (except in volume 8, bound with 7), 3 additional engraved titles, 2 coloured, one plain, engraved dedication leaf, 337 (of 353) engraved plates, all but 3 coloured by hand, contemporary French red straight-grained morocco gilt, gilt fillet borders on covers, flat spines tooled gilt in 5 compartments, gilt turn-ins and edges, later morocco-tipped slipcases, lacks all after volume 8, page 88
Provenance
Elizabeth Beauclerk, Countess of Pembroke (1766-1793), pencil note on flyleaf; Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh, bookplate
Literature
Nissen ZBI 1300
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
A very attractive copy. Nissen calls for three portraits and six frontispieces, but the Bradley Martin and Fattorini copies collate as here. This copy is complete to 1792, the final plates being published the year after.