Lot 191
- 191
GRANDVILLE. LES FLEURS ANIMÉES. 1847. 2 VOL. IN-8. PERCALINE BLEUE DE L'ÉDITEUR.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- Les Fleurs animées. Introduction par Alph. Karr, texte par Taxile Delord. Paris, De Gonet, 1847.
2 volumes grand in-8 (264 x 179 mm). Percaline bleue marine gaufrée, plaque dorée sur le premier plat représentant une longue tige enroulée et terminée par un visage-fleur avec escargot, libellule et papillon ; fer spécial doré sur le second plat avec fers rocaille à froid, dos lisse orné en long, tranches dorées (Reliure de l’éditeur).Quelques rousseurs, couture légèrement lâche, quelques pages déreliées (p. 267), charnières habilement reteintées. Ravissante illustration de Grandville comprenant 2 frontispices gravés sur bois et 50 planches gravées sur acier, le tout mis en couleurs au pinceau. Chacune des fleurs est délicatement personnifiée par une femme. 2 planches de botanique agrémentent le texte d’Alphonse Karr sur la Botanique moderne des dames. Premier tirage. RARE PREMIER CARTONNAGE DE L’ÉDITEUR. La grande plaque qui couvre le premier plat, gravée d’après un dessin de Grandville, est signée Peau, et non Telu comme l'indique par erreur Sophie Malavieille dans Reliures et cartonnages d’éditeur en France au XIXe siècle, pl. 64.
Condition
Quelques rousseurs, couture légèrement lâche, quelques pages déreliées (p. 267), charnières habilement reteintées.
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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."