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LEYBOURN, PANORGANON, LONDON, 1672
估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Panorganon: or, an universal instrument, performing all such conclusions geometrical and astronomical as are usually wrought by the globes, spheres, sectors, quadrants, [&c.] London: William Birch, 1672
FIRST EDITION, small 4to (190 x 134mm.), engraved portrait and 2 folding plates, woodcut diagrams, modern panelled calf in period style, text rather soiled, browned and stained
來源
John Gardiner, William Green, Doubleday Auborn, various old inscriptions on endleaves; bought from Michael Phelps, Cowfold, Sussex, 1992
出版
Tomash & Williams L104; ESTC R21924; Instruments in print 11; Taylor, Tudor & Stuart 346; Wing L1928
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 Panorganon describes a quadrant which Leybourn had himself designed, though he
acknowledged that he owed much to the manuscript notes of Samuel Foster, professor at Gresham College.
acknowledged that he owed much to the manuscript notes of Samuel Foster, professor at Gresham College.