GALILEO, LA OPERAZIONE DEL COMPASSO GEOMETRICO ET MILITARE, PADUA, 1640, LATER CARTA RUSTICA

4to (233 x 166mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials and tailpieces, folding engraved plate (bound upside down), woodcut diagrams, later carta rustica, modern folding cloth box, UNCUT, a few small holes in final leaf (just touching text), occasional light foxing

Ricasoli Firidolfi (of Florence), armorial bookplate pasted to verso of title-page; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1985

Tomash & Williams G12; Cinti 215; USTC 4017211

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."

Second edition, though the first to contain the engraved plate depicting Galileo's compass.