LA FONTAINE, CONTES ET NOUVELLES EN VERS, AMSTERDAM, 1732, 2 VOLUMES, LATER CRUSHED BROWN MOROCCO

2 volumes, 12mo (158 x 92mm.), engraved title-page, engraved illustrations (each with a tissue guard), all by De Hooghe, later crushed brown morocco by Matthews, gilt edges, joints slightly rubbed

Sale, Parke-Bernet, 15 December, 1953, lot 293, property of a New York collector residing abroad

Rochambeau, Contes 62; cf. Landwehr, De Hooghe 67 (1721 Lucas edition)

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."

For the first edition of De Hooghe's illustrations, see lot 45.