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LEYBOURN, DIALLING, LONDON, 1700, FOLIO, CONTEMPORARY CALF
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Dialling, plain, concave, convex, projective, reflective, refractive. Shewing how to make all such dials... the second edition corrected, and two new tractates added. London: J. Matthews for Awnsham and John Churchill, 1700
Second edition, folio (293 x 178mm.), engraved portrait and 31 plates (of 32), 14 folding, a few engraved illustrations, contemporary panelled calf, lacking one plate, occasional soiling, binding rebacked and corners repaired
Provenance
Humphrey Jones, 1798; Mary Jones, 1798; William Harris, 1829, inscriptions; bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1989
Literature
Tomash & Williams L99; ESTC R738; Wing L1913
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."