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KIRCHER, MAGNES, SIVE DE ARTE MAGNETICA, ROME, 1641
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- Magnes, sive de arte magnetica. Rome: Ludovico Grignani for Hermann Scheus, 1641
FIRST EDITION, 4to (236 x 166mm.), engraved frontispiece and 31 plates, plate at p.286 with volvelle, one plate folding, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, later vellum, somewhat browned and spotted, a few leaves more heavily browned (eg. G3-6, N3-6, Q3-6, S7-8), binding slightly worn
來源
bought from Richard von Hünersdorff, London, 1998, List 7, item 84, £4,000
出版
Tomash & Williams K47; Dünnhaupt p.2330 no. 5.1; Merrill 4; Norman 1215; Wellcome III, p.394; Wheeler Gift 116
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
Kircher's second work on magnetism. This compendious work contains three parts: the first describes the magnet and its properties, the second discusses the applications of magnetism, and the third delves into such topics as weather, poisons, and the magnetism of love.