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LEYBOURN, THE LINE OF PROPORTION, LONDON, 1678
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- The line of proportion or numbers, commonly called Gunter's line made easie: By the which may be measured all manner of superfices and solids; as board, glass, pavement, timber, stone, &c. London: Printed by J[ohn] M[aycock] for G[eorge] Sawbridge, 1678
FIRST EDITION, 12mo (122 x 73mm.), folding engraved plate, contemporary calf, spine lettered in gilt horizontally, old library label at foot of spine, modern folding cloth box
Provenance
William Constable, FRS (1721-1791), bookplate; [Harrison Horblit (1912-1988)]; bought from H.P. Kraus, New York, 1985, Catalogue 169: The History of Science including Navigation... from the Library of Harrison D. Horblit (1985), item 66 ($1250)
Literature
Tomash & Williams L100; ESTC R31559; Harris 503; Hoock & Jeannin II/L31.12; Wing L1920
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
This is a theoretical guide to a logarithmic rule based on the work of Edmund Gunter, a professor at Gresham College. “This Treatise may be beneficial and usefull… to Gentlemen, and others, who at this time may have more than ordinary occasion to make use thereof, in the Rebuilding of the Renowned City of London” (From “To the Reader”).