TARDIEU, LE DEMON DE L'IRREALITE, NEUCHATEL, 1946, BINDING BY THÉRÈSE MONCEY

4to (249 x 184mm.), copy number 9 of a limited edition of 1025 copies, one of 25 copies on papier à la cuve puisé à la main, contemporary smooth beige calf with coloured onlays and small gilt fillet designs on covers by Thérèse Moncey, lettered in gilt on spine, gilt edges, smooth beige calf endleaves, chemise and slipcase, original printed wrappers bound in, joints slightly rubbed, chemise and slipcase broken

Sale, Parke-Bernet, 12 April 1955, lot 450 ("a brilliantly conceived and executed binding by the recent laureate of the Grand Prix de la Reliure Française")

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 other bindings by Moncey, see lots 37 and 63.