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DIGGES, A GEOMETRICAL PRACTICAL TREATIZE NAMED PANTOMETRIA, LONDON, 1591, FOLIO, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- A geometrical practical treatize named Pantometria, divided into three bookes, longimetra, planimetra, and stereometria, containing rules manifolde for mensuration of all lines, superficies and solides: with sundrie strange conclusions both by instrument and without, and also by glasses to set forth the true description or exact platte of an whole region. First published by Thomas Digges... lately reviewed by the author himselfe, and augmented with sundrie additions, diffinitions, problemes and rare theoremes. London: Abell Jeffes, 1591
SECOND EDITION, folio (283 x 200mm.), woodcut illustration on title, woodcut illustrations and diagrams in text, 2 large coats-of-arms, errata leaf at end, contemporary vellum, modern folding cloth box
Provenance
Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988), book label, sale in these rooms 11 November 1974, lot 310, H.P. Kraus, New York, Catalogue 168, item 20, $4,800; bought from Al Seckel / The Antiquarian Scientist, USA, 1987
Literature
Tomash & Williams D54; ESTC S107357; The Geometry of War 45; STC 6859
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description, if 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
A FINE COPY of the second edition, completed, revised and expanded by the author's son Thomas. The first edition was published in 1571 (see lot 156).