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Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Jacques Henri
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
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Paul et Virginie. Paris: De l'Imprimerie de P. Didot L'Ainé. 1806
Folio (19 x 12 in.; 483 x 315 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by Ribault after Lafitte, 6 engraved plates after Isabey, Prud'hon, Lafitte and others by Pillement fils and Bovinet, Roger, Bourgeois de la Richardière and others in two states: uncolored before letters and handcolored after letters, extra-illustrated with 8 additional engravings (4 handcolored), additional engraved portrait of the author after Girodet-Trioson loosely laid in, half-title; frontispiece and preliminaries foxed, occasional foxing and staining to text, chiefly marginal, some marginal toning and foxing to plates. Antique tree calf, smooth spine lettered gilt, plain endpapers and edges.
Folio (19 x 12 in.; 483 x 315 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by Ribault after Lafitte, 6 engraved plates after Isabey, Prud'hon, Lafitte and others by Pillement fils and Bovinet, Roger, Bourgeois de la Richardière and others in two states: uncolored before letters and handcolored after letters, extra-illustrated with 8 additional engravings (4 handcolored), additional engraved portrait of the author after Girodet-Trioson loosely laid in, half-title; frontispiece and preliminaries foxed, occasional foxing and staining to text, chiefly marginal, some marginal toning and foxing to plates. Antique tree calf, smooth spine lettered gilt, plain endpapers and edges.
Literature
Cohen-de-Ricci 933; Ray, French 74
Condition
Folio (19 x 12 in.; 483 x 315 mm). Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author by Ribault after Lafitte, 6 engraved plates after Isabey, Prud'hon, Lafitte and others by Pillement fils and Bovinet, Roger, Bourgeois de la Richardière and others in two states: uncolored before letters and handcolored after letters, extra-illustrated with 8 additional engravings (4 handcolored), additional engraved portrait of the author adter Girodet-Trioson lossely laid in, half-title; frontispiece and preliminaries foxed, occasional foxing and staining to text, chiefly marginal, some marginal toning and foxing to plates, Antique tree calf, smooth spine lettered gilt, plain endpapers and edges.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Didot's publication comprises "a sequence of illustrations which were virtually a collaboration between the author and his artists, thus perfectly embodying the sensibility that gave rise to this famous romance" (Ray).