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GUNTER, THE DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE SECTOR. THE CROSSE-STAFFE AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS, LONDON, 1624
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述
- The description and use of the sector. The crosse-staffe and other instruments. For such as are studious of mathematicall practice. London: Printed by William Jones, sold by Edmund Weaver, 1624
FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, small 4to (182 x 142mm.), engraved title-page (no printed title-page called for), one engraved plate, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, A4 with errata and volvelle for p.60, modern calf, text rather soiled, title with tear and hole (with slight loss) and soiled, corner of x1 torn away not affecting printed area
來源
Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988), book label; bought from H.P. Kraus, New York, 1988, Catalogue 178, item 63, $4,200
出版
Tomash & Williams G101; ESTC S103553; STC 12522
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."
拍品資料及來源
The description and use of the sector is Gunter's best-known work, which was written in Latin sometime around 1606 and circulated in manuscript until first published. Although often credited with the invention of the sector, both Galileo and Thomas Hood had published earlier, but Gunter was the person responsible for its popularity in England. "[This] first edition was produced in a number of variant issues, because several booksellers joined the enterprise at a later stage and parts of the book were added. A range of title-pages and anomalous copies survive…” (Instruments in print 42).
This copy has the engraved title-page only, quire A is in the third variant (according to STC), with A1r bearing a dedication signed "EDM. GUNTER" in large and small capitals.
This copy has the engraved title-page only, quire A is in the third variant (according to STC), with A1r bearing a dedication signed "EDM. GUNTER" in large and small capitals.