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La Fontaine, Jean
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
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Fables choisies, mises en vers par M. de La Fontaine. Genève [Paris: Cazin], 1777
2 volumes in one, 12mo (4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.; 110 x 64 mm). Engraved frontispiece by Delaunay after Marillier dated 1779[!], woodcut title vignettes; a few light spots in preliminary leaves. Contemporary olive morocco, triple-fillet border, spine richly gilt, gold-stamped red morocco title label on spine, edges gilt; small (1/2 inch) crack at top of upper hinge, slight rubbing at extremities.
2 volumes in one, 12mo (4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.; 110 x 64 mm). Engraved frontispiece by Delaunay after Marillier dated 1779[!], woodcut title vignettes; a few light spots in preliminary leaves. Contemporary olive morocco, triple-fillet border, spine richly gilt, gold-stamped red morocco title label on spine, edges gilt; small (1/2 inch) crack at top of upper hinge, slight rubbing at extremities.
Provenance
Les Frères Gay (contemporary bookseller's ticket, Strasburg)
Literature
Cohen-DeRicci col. 552
Condition
a few light spots in preliminary leaves. Contemporary olive morocco, triple-fillet border, spine richly gilt, gold-stamped red morocco title label on spine, edges gilt; small (1/2 inch) crack at top of upper hinge, slight rubbing at extremities.
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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.