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GUERRINO, TAVOLE GNOMONICHE, MILAN, 1762, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tavole gnomoniche per disegnare in diversi modi gli orologi solari sopra piani orizontali, e verticali. Milan: Pietro Agnelli, 1762
FIRST EDITION, folio (365 x 244mm.), engraved portrait, one folding woodcut plate, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, one with printed extension (p.28), one leaf blank apart from volvelle (p.33), a few corrections made by use of printed overlays (eg. pp.20, 113, 125), manuscript notes on flyleaf and Latin motto on upper cover, contemporary vellum, patterned paper pastedowns, text with some finger soiling, repairs to spine and with modern label
Provenance
Teodoro Arrighi, inscription on title-page; bought from Mediolanum, Milan, 1991
Literature
Tomash & Williams G98; Riccardi i, 638
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."