HENRION, USAGE DU COMPAS DE PROPORTION, PARIS, 1618, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (165 x 102mm.), one double-page engraved plate, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, contemporary vellum with modern paper label on spine, slightly stained at head of pages (more so at beginning), some loss to upper cover, somewhat stained on lower

bought from Librairie Alain Brieux, Paris, 1990

Tomash & Williams H109; USTC 6012897

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.
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RARE. This work, which introduced the sector into France, became very popular and went through many editions. However we can only trace one copy of the first edition appearing at auction in over 40 years.