Lot 63
  • 63

ROSTAND, BESTIAIRE D'AMOUR, PARIS, 1958, BINDING BY THÉRÈSE MONCEY

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bestiaire d'amour. Paris: Fequet et Baudier, 1958
large 4to (443 x 327mm.), COPY NUMBER 1 PRINTED FOR THE ARTIST, PIERRE-YVES TREMOIS, INSCRIBED BY ROSTAND AND TREMOIS TO BERTIL LIND, WITH AN ORIGINAL SKETCH BY TREMOIS OF LIND AS A FROG on the justification leaf, frontispiece portrait, engraved illustrations (some double-page), 5 additional engraved plates (one double-page) bound at the front, binding by Thérèse Moncey of crushed dark purple morocco gilt with suede onlays and gilt fillet swirls, spine lettered in gilt, gilt edges, brown suede endpapers, chemise and slipcase, original printed wrappers bound in

Provenance

Bertil Lind, presentation inscription

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

PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR AND THE ARTIST.