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AMPÈRE, ESSAI SUR LA PHILOSOPHIE DES SCIENCES PARIS, 1834-1843, MOROCCO-BACKED BOARDS
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Essai sur la philosophie des sciences, ou exposition analytique d'une classification naturelle de toutes les connaissances humaines. Paris: Bachelier, 1834-1843
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (209 x 130mm.), 2 large folding plates in each volume, morocco-backed boards, spine gilt in compartments, marbled endpapers, folding plates with tears, minor browning, bumped
Provenance
bought from B. & L. Rootenberg Rare Books, Sherman Oaks, 1994
Literature
Tomash & Williams A74
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
A pioneer of electrical studies, the unit of measurement of electric current (the ampere) is named after André Marie Ampère. This two-volume study is particularly noteworthy as it contains the first known use of the term "cybernetics".