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STEWART ERSKINE AND MINTO, AN ACCOUNT OF... JOHN NAPIER, PERTH, 1787, CONTEMPORARY CALF
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300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- An account of the life, writings, and inventions of John Napier, of Merchiston. Perth: printed by R. Morison... and sold by G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1787
Second edition, 4to (260 x 200mm.), engraved portrait and 5 plates, contemporary calf, lacking errata, binding slightly worn, rebacked retaining portions of old spine
Provenance
George Dempster of Dunnichen and Skibo (1732-1818), signature on title; Dunnichen Library, book label; John Farquhar Fulton (1899-1960), book label; [Haskell F. Norman (1915-1996)] Janus Foundation Library, San Francisco, bookplate; bought from Bernard Quaritch, London, 1991
Literature
Tomash & Williams E16; ESTC T85227; cf. Randell 1979 p.129 (1778 edition)
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
The previous edition of this work by the Earl of Buchan and John Minto (1753-1796) had been printed by Morison in 1778 and sold in London by John Murray (ESTC T141215).