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BABBAGE, ON THE ECONOMY OF MACHINERY AND MANUFACTURES, LONDON, 1832, CONTEMPORARY YELLOW CALF, INSCRIBED
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述
- On the economy of machinery and manufactures. London: Charles Knight, 1832
SECOND EDITION ENLARGED, small 8vo (164 x 103mm.), PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR, ("Thomas Campbell Esq | From the Author"), engraved title with medallion portrait of Roger Bacon, 1 page of advertisements, contemporary yellow calf, spine ornately gilt in compartments, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, spotting mostly confined to endpapers and title-page, bumped
來源
Thomas Campbell Esq, inscription; Alexander Campbell, his bookplate; bought from Henry Sotheran, London, 1987
出版
Tomash & Williams B18; cf. Van Sinderen 45-46 (cited)
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."
"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 letter from the recipient of this copy, the poet Thomas Campbell (1777-1844), acknowledging the gift, is in the Babbage correspondence (British Library, Add Ms 37187, f.173).