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NAPIER, RABDOLOGIAE, LEIDEN, 1626, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Rabdologiae seu numerationis per virgulas libri duo. Leiden: PieterRammazeyn, 1626
Second edition in Latin, 12mo (144 x 76mm.), 9 folding tables, a few diagrams in text, with last 2 leaves (blank), contemporary vellum, modern cloth folding box, second leaf with minor restoration at corner, some light browning, neat modern lettering to spine
Provenance
unidentified inscription dated 1793 on endleaf; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1986
Literature
Tomash & Williams N9; Hoogendoorn p.684 Napier1; Macdonald, Napier, pp.132-133; USTC 1509223 (National Library of Scotland only); not in STCN
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."