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BABBAGE, THE EXPOSITION OF 1851... SECOND EDITION, WITH ADDITIONS, LONDON, 1851, ORIGINAL CLOTH
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The exposition of 1851; or, views of the industry, the science, and the government, of England... second edition, with additions. London: John Murray, 1851
Second edition, 8vo (225 x 132mm.), half-title, 4pp. advertisements + 16pp. "Murray's List of Works", dated Feb. 1851, at end, original green cloth gilt, binding rather faded and slightly soiled
Provenance
Alfred White Van Sinderen (1924-1998); bought from Van Sinderen, 1979
Literature
Tomash & Williams B25; cf. Van Sinderen 33 (cited)
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."
Catalogue Note
In this second edition there is an appendix: "The eleventh chapter of the history of the Royal Society by C.R. Weld", which contains an account of the Babbage's Calculating Machine project, and "Professor De Morgan's review of Weld's history of the Royal Society", discussing the chapter and the Calculating Machine.