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Regiomontanus, Joannes.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabulae directionum et profectionum [edited by Joannes Angelus]. Augsburg: Erhard Ratdolt, 2 January 1490
- Paper
4to (212 x 150mm.), 140 leaves (of 156), 40 lines, Gothic letter, white-on-black woodcut initials, woodcut printer's device in red on final recto, nineteenth-century half calf, early manuscript annotations, 7pp. of early manuscript text on additional blank leaves at start, 6pp. of manuscript tables at end in same hand, without second section "Tabella sinus recti", small wormholes throughout, slight water-damage to upper corner towards end, first leaf of manuscript text frayed and worn
Provenance
Ampleforth Abbey library stamp on flyleaf and bookplate on first leaf of manuscript text
Literature
H 13801; GW M37533; BMC ii 383; Goff R112; Houzeau & Lancaster 2257; Zinner 405
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."
"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
Regiomontanus compiled these tables in 1467 while working in Hungary. They provide "the longitudes of the celestial bodies in relation to the apparent daily rotation of the heavens" (DSB XI, p.350). Although Houzeau & Lancaster mention two earlier editions, in 1475 and 1485, this is in fact the first edition. Ratdolt published several works by Regiomontanus, both at his earlier Venice press and in Augsburg. Copies are often found without the final section (the two parts are listed separately by Zinner). ISTC lists over 100 copies, parts or fragments, but we have not been able to trace any auction records for this edition.