- 24
[Pascal, Blaise]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- paper
Les Provinciales ... par Louis de Montalte ... Cologne: Pierre de la Vallée [Amsterdam: Louis & Daniel Elzevier], 1657
12mo (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 130 x 70 mm). Decorative woodcut initials; upper margin cut close. red morocco, triple fillet border, spine richly gilt with green inlaid morocco ovals in each compartment, dentelles, edges gilt, by Lortic; light wear to corners.
12mo (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 130 x 70 mm). Decorative woodcut initials; upper margin cut close. red morocco, triple fillet border, spine richly gilt with green inlaid morocco ovals in each compartment, dentelles, edges gilt, by Lortic; light wear to corners.
Provenance
"PV" (unidentified modern bookplate) — Henri Burton (bookplate)
Literature
Willems 1218; Tchemerzine IX, 70
Condition
Decorative woodcut initials; upper margin cut close. red morocco, triple fillet border, spine richly gilt with green inlaid morocco ovals in each compartment, dentelles, edges gilt, by Lortic; light wear to corners.
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.
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
First edition with continuous pagination, first issue of the title page. Originally published in fugitive sheets between 1656 and 1657, the present is actually the first complete edition as it includes the 18th letter (pp. 369-398) written when the volume had already been completed.