Lot 455
  • 455

Gilliers, Joseph

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gilliers, Joseph
  • Le cannaméliste français, ou nouvelle instruction pour ceux qui désirent d'apprendre l'office, rédigé en forme de dictionnaire. Nancy: Abel-Denis Cusson, 1751
  • PAPER
4to, first edition, engraved frontispiece and 13 plates by Lotha, engraved armorial head-piece to the dedication, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt in compartments, last 2 leaves supplied from a shorter copy, frontispiece very slightly shaved at fore-edge, occasional tears in plates repaired, joints repaired

Provenance

Libert de Beaumont, engraved bookplate; Hroar Dege, sale in these rooms 2005

Literature

Vicaire 405; Cagle 214

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."

Catalogue Note

First edition of this celebrated work, an historical dictionary of the consumption of sugar, which includes many recipes for jams, biscuits, sweets, nougats and sweetmeats. The engraved plates are of particular interest for the tableware, including plates, glasses, silverware and coffee-pots.