拍品 675
  • 675

UTTENHOFER, ZU TEUTSCH MESS-CIRCKEL, NUREMBERG, 1626

估價
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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描述

  • Circinus geometricus zu Teutsch Mess-Zirckel nemlich ein geometrisch Instrument durch welches... all Hohe, Lange, Tieffe, Breite und Schrage... abzumessen, eine mappa oder Landtafel zu beschreiben... Sonnen Uhrn zu machen etc. Nuremberg: Simon Halbmaier, 1626
4to (191 x 152mm.), roman and gothic types, engraved architectural title without engraved armorial on verso of title, one engraved folding plate, 10 full-page engraved illustrations, woodcut illustrations (2 full-page), woodcut initials, woodcut head- and tail-pieces, woodcut printer's device on S2 recto, modern calf in period style, covers ruled and blindstamped, green edges, modern folding cloth box, occasional dampstaining, short tear to folding plate, marginal repair to R4

來源

Fürstlich Fürstenbergische Hofbibliothek Donaueschingen, library stamp; bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1985

出版

Tomash & Williams U8; VD17 39:121556A; Zinner 5046

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

拍品資料及來源

A comprehensive work, covering not only the principles and practice of surveying and gunnery, but also the design of various forms of sun dials.