Lot 373
  • 373

LOCHMANN, INSTRUMENTUM INSTRUMENTORUM MATHEMATICORUM, ROSTOCK, 1638

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Instrumentum instrumentorum mathematicorum, Das ist: ein newgeordnetes mathematisch Instrument. Rostock: Johann Hallervord, 1638
Second edition, 4to (178 x 140mm.), 8 engraved plates, 6 folding, woodcut diagrams, modern calf, slight worming affecting a few letters, title on stub, a few minor repairs (e.g. title, third plate, etc.), 2 plates loose

Provenance

bought from B. & L. Rootenberg Rare Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, 1996

Literature

Tomash & Williams L120; VD17 23:250232Y

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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Catalogue Note

A practical, well-illustrated work with information on the materials, design and construction of the author's instruments, such as sector, compass, sundial and protractor.