拍品 453
  • 453

NAPIER, LOGARITHMORUM CANONIS DESCRIPTIO, LYON, 1620, MODERN VELLUM-BACKED BOARDS

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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述

  • Logarithmorum canonis descriptio... Mirifici logarithmorum canonis constructio... Lyon: Barthélemy Vincent, 1620
FIRST FRENCH EDITION, 3 parts in one, small 4to (192 x 129mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut diagrams in text, privilege leaf at end (and on M2v, see footnote), modern vellum-backed boards, title browned and with a few ink dots

來源

Caspar Tranquillus, 1621, inscription on title: Ex libris Casparis Tranquilli R[egiomontanus] Mar[chicus]; Arndt, 1838, inscription on endleaf (?Peter Friedrich Arndt, 1817-1866, German mathematician); bought from The Antiquarian Scientist, Acton, MA, 1988

出版

Tomash & Williams N5; Henderson pp.29-30 no. 6.0; Macdonald, Napier, pp.141-143; USTC 6902855

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."

拍品資料及來源

This is the issue with an additional privilege statement on the verso of M2, dated 1 October 1619 (see Macdonald p.143).