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A collection of five French illustrated books, comprising:
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Mirbeau, Octave. La 628-E8. Croquis marginaux de Pierre Bonnard. Paris: Charpentier & Fasquelle, 1908, 8vo, copy number 148 of an edition of 225, one of 200 on vélin d'Arches, contemporary crushed burgundy morocco by Esther Founès, black morocco title-label inset on upper cover (in the manner of a number plate), top edge gilt, slipcase, original illustrated wrappers bound in, extremities very slightly rubbed
Roy, Claude. Hans Erni. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1955, square 8vo, copy number XXXVII of a limited run of 100 "exemplaires de luxe", plates and tipped-in illustrations, with an original drawing by erni on flyleaf, signed and dated February 1956, original printed wrappers, slipcase, extremities very slightly rubbed
Rouff, Maggy. La philosophie de l'élégance. Illustrations de Léon Benigni. Paris: Editions litteraire de France, 1945, 4to, copy number 793 of a limited edition of 995, coloured illustrations, inscribed by the author to florence gould, contemporary crushed green morocco by Lucie Weil, matching slipcase and chemise, spine faded, slipcase slightly rubbed
Fleuret, Fernand. Histoire de la bienheureuse Raton, fille de joie. Illustrations de Chas-Laborde. Paris: Éditions Mornay, 1931, 4to, copy number 105 of a limited edition of 355, coloured plates and illustrations, contemporary crushed burgundy morocco by Leprêtre, gilt fillet borders on covers, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, original illustrated wrappers bound in, slipcase, extremities very slightly rubbed
Le Roux, Hugues. Calendrier Parisien. Treize lithographies par Dillon. Paris: Conquet, 1892, 8vo, hors commerce copy presented to Monsieur Salis signed by the publisher, with a duplicate suite of plates avant la lettre, contemporary half green morocco, top edge gilt, in cloth folding box
Roy, Claude. Hans Erni. Geneva: Pierre Cailler, 1955, square 8vo, copy number XXXVII of a limited run of 100 "exemplaires de luxe", plates and tipped-in illustrations, with an original drawing by erni on flyleaf, signed and dated February 1956, original printed wrappers, slipcase, extremities very slightly rubbed
Rouff, Maggy. La philosophie de l'élégance. Illustrations de Léon Benigni. Paris: Editions litteraire de France, 1945, 4to, copy number 793 of a limited edition of 995, coloured illustrations, inscribed by the author to florence gould, contemporary crushed green morocco by Lucie Weil, matching slipcase and chemise, spine faded, slipcase slightly rubbed
Fleuret, Fernand. Histoire de la bienheureuse Raton, fille de joie. Illustrations de Chas-Laborde. Paris: Éditions Mornay, 1931, 4to, copy number 105 of a limited edition of 355, coloured plates and illustrations, contemporary crushed burgundy morocco by Leprêtre, gilt fillet borders on covers, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, original illustrated wrappers bound in, slipcase, extremities very slightly rubbed
Le Roux, Hugues. Calendrier Parisien. Treize lithographies par Dillon. Paris: Conquet, 1892, 8vo, hors commerce copy presented to Monsieur Salis signed by the publisher, with a duplicate suite of plates avant la lettre, contemporary half green morocco, top edge gilt, in cloth folding box
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"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."