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La Borde, Jean-Benjamin de
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- La Borde, Jean-Benjamin de
- Essai sur la musique ancienne et moderne. Paris: Eugène Onfroy, 1780
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, 4to (255 x 190mm.), volume 1: 63 fine engraved plates and folding tables (mainly musical instruments and music), by Chenu and others, and at the end: 59 pages of engraved music ('Parties séparées des chansons à 4 parties, Haute-Contre); volume 2: 2 large folding tables (including engraved & type-set music) and 3 engraved plates, engraved music (pp.65-108, including 'Morceaux de musique du 16e et 17e siècle'), and at the end: 178 pages of engraved music ('Choix de chansons mise à quatre parties'); volume 3: 2 folding tables and 3 engraved plates, and at the end: 59 pages of engraved music ('Parties séparées... Taille'); half-titles to each volume, early mottled calf, lacking the 59 pages of music at the end of the last volume (from a different set), a few tears to the larger folding tables, rebacked, bindings somewhat rubbed
Provenance
engraved booklabels of Duval (volumes 1-3) and ownership inscription of Elséard Cambray in volume 4
Literature
Hirsch i (Anhang) 36; Gregory & Bartlett i, 142; RISM Écrits, p.466; Cohen-De Ricci 538
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."
"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."