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Balzac, Honoré de
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Balzac, Honoré de
- LA PEAU DE CHAGRIN. Études sociales. Paris, Delloye, Lecou, 1838. Grand in-8, veau bleu, encadrement de huit filets dorés et cadre central formé d’un double filet avec petit fer aux angles, dos lisse orné en long, double filet intérieur avec fer aux angles, doublure et gardes de soie gaufrée à décor végétal et argentée, étui moderne (Lacoste).
101 vignettes dans le texte, plus une sur le titre, gravées sur acier par Baron, Gavarni, Français, etc., sous la direction de Janet.
Premier tirage.
Exemplaire possédant toutes les caractéristiques du premier tirage, dont le célèbre squelette sur la page de titre. On y a ajouté le tirage à part sur papier vélin blanc des portraits de Pauline et de Foedora.
TRES ÉLÉGANTE ET FRAICHE RELIURE DOUBLÉE DE SOIE GAUFRÉE ARGENTÉE.
Des bibliothèques Claude-Lafontaine (ex-libris) et Charles-François Férand des Gérard d’Arcjehan, inspecteur général honoraire au corps des Ponts et Chaussée (ex-libris).
Gardes oxydées.
Premier tirage.
Exemplaire possédant toutes les caractéristiques du premier tirage, dont le célèbre squelette sur la page de titre. On y a ajouté le tirage à part sur papier vélin blanc des portraits de Pauline et de Foedora.
TRES ÉLÉGANTE ET FRAICHE RELIURE DOUBLÉE DE SOIE GAUFRÉE ARGENTÉE.
Des bibliothèques Claude-Lafontaine (ex-libris) et Charles-François Férand des Gérard d’Arcjehan, inspecteur général honoraire au corps des Ponts et Chaussée (ex-libris).
Gardes oxydées.
Condition
Gardes oxydées.
"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."