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METIUS, PRAXIS NOVA GEOMETRICA, FRANEKER, 1623, AND ONE OTHER
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- Praxis nova geometrica per usum circini et regulae proportionis. Franeker: E.D. Balck, for Jan Janssz, Amsterdam, 1623, lengthy longitudinal engraved plate of the rule, woodcut figures in text, [T&W M93; STCN 056304668; Hoogendoorn pp.646-647 Metius06], a few preliminary leaves browned
[Anonymous]. Ein begründter und verständiger bericht von dem Feldmessen wie man Aecker, Wisen, Gärten... und andere Grundstuck ihrer grösser... in etliche gleiche oder ungleiche Thail abthailen soll... Mit einem kurtzen underricht wie man dise messerey an allen Orten leichtlich brauchen künde. Munich: N. Heinrich, 1616, title printed in red and black, folding table at p.39, numerous woodcuts and diagrams in text, [T&W S216; VD17 23:277134V] 2 works in one volume, 4to (185 x 135mm.), eighteenth-century English sprinkled calf, gilt spine, red morocco lettering-piece, red edges
來源
Earls of Macclesfield, bookplate, sale in these rooms, 4 November 2004, lot 868, £2200, Erwin Tomash
Condition
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."
"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
Adriaan Metius, who came from a family well-established in the field of mathematics and surveying, worked for Tycho Brahe at Hven from 1594 but had gone by 1596. As a successful teacher in Franeker of technical subjects, he published a number of works, of which his Praxis nova geometrica describes triangulation. The copies of this work in the Plimpton Collection (New York, Columbia University, Plimp 513 1523 M56) and Graves Collection (University College London, Graves 148.a.20) lack the folding engraved plate. The second (anonymous) work is a thorough account of various aspects of surveying.