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Hermitage Fine Art

818 - THE PERFECT SCHOOL FOR OFFICERS OF THE TABLE
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Estimate €400 - €450
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Description
THE PERFECT SCHOOL FOR OFFICERS OF THE TABLE 1682 EDITION. 1 VOLUME IN FRENCH. Paris, Published by Jean Ribou, M.DC.LXXXII. 1682. Fourth edition, revised and expanded. Containing: The True Maître d’Hôtel, The Grand Escuyer-Tranchant, The Royal Sommelier, The Royal Officer, The Royal Chef and The Royal Pastry Chef. With the King’s Privilege. Bound, bearing the ex-libris of the Château de Touffou, in full contemporary calfskin, spine with five raised bands, title label, illustrated with woodcut figures. 15.6 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm Binding damaged; interior with foxing, soiling and water stains; front endpaper partially detached (top of the page); rear endpaper missing. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
Auction location
Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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