拍品 546
  • 546

READY-RECKONERS, AMERICAN, 5 VOLUMES

估價
500 - 700 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • A collection of 5 volumes, comprising:
i. Fenning, Daniel. Der geschwinde Rechner. Germantown, PA: Christoph Saur, 1774, 8vo, early annotations, contemporary calf-backed boards, [not in T&W; Bötte & Tannhof 434; ESTC W19354; Evans 13275; Karpinski p.55], rebacked ii. Fenning, Daniel. Der geschwinde Rechner. Reading, PA: Benjamin Johnson, 1789, 8vo, contemporary calf, modern cloth box, [T&W F37; Bötte & Tannhof 748; Bristol B6944; ESTC W19355 (6 copies); Karpinski p.56; Shipton & Mooney 45473] iii. Fenning, Daniel. The ready reckoner, or the trader’s sure guide, adapted to the use of all who deal by wholesale or retail… A table shewing the weight and value of gold and silver... in Pennsylvania and New-York. Reading, PA: Benjamin Johnson, 1789, 8vo, contemporary calf, modern cloth box, inscription of Samuel Carter (bought from Ximenes, Kempsford, 1988), [T&W F38; ESTC W19347; Evans 21822; Karpinski p.54], rebacked iv. Wilkinson, William (1760-1852). The federal calculator, and American ready reckoner. Providence, RI: Carter and Wilkinson, 1795, 8vo, contemporary sheep-backed boards, modern cloth box, (bought from Heritage, Los Angeles, 1989), [T&W F35; Alden 1453; ESTC W12218; Evans 29892; Karpinski p.113; Kress, B.3065] v. Fenning, Daniel. The federal ready reckoner; or trader's valuable guide, in purchasing and selling all kinds of articles... calculated in the Federal currency. Worcester, MA: Leonard Worcester, 1795, 8vo, contemporary sheep, modern cloth box, inscription of Nathan Stone (bought from Kenneth Nebenzahl, Chicago, 1987), [T&W F36; ESTC W6963; Evans 28666; Karpinski p.55]

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."