Montéclair, Michel Pignolet de

first edition, [8] & 64 pages, 4to (27.5 x 20.5cm), engraved throughout, including over 30 pages of engraved music (pp.48-64 are 'Leçons à deux parties'), diagrams, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments with red-gilt label ("Musi /de M. /Mont."), contemporary paste-over obscuring corrected prices on title, bookseller's label partly removed, nineteenth-century annotations (financial memoranda) and remains of seals to pastedowns by Chauvelot,  corners worn with spine defective, some browning and staining,  [RISM Écrits, p.594; Gregory & Bartlett, i, 186; BUC, p.687, not in Hirsch]

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."

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