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BABBAGE, OBSERVATIONS ON THE TEMPLE OF SERAPIS AT POZZUOLI, PRIVATELY PRINTED, 1847, PRESENTATION COPY, ORIGINAL CLOTH
估價
600 - 900 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Observations on the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli near Naples, with an attempt to explain the causes of the frequent elevation and depression of large portions of the earth's surface in remote periods, and to prove that those causes continue in action at the present time. With a supplement. Conjectures on the physical condition of the surface of the moon. London: privately printed [by Richard and John Taylor for the author], 1847
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Babbage to the geologist Angelo Sismonda (1807-1878): "To Professor Sismonden from the Author", 8vo (222 x 135mm.), 2 double-page lithographed plates, one hand-coloured, 4pp. advertisements at end, original red cloth gilt
來源
Professor Angelo Sismonda, presentation inscription; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1985
出版
Tomash & Williams B48; Origins of Cyberspace 63; Van Sinderen 57
Condition
a good copy
"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
In the autumn of 1840, Babbage travelled to Turin, where he presented drawings and a wood model of his analytical engine before the Accademia della Scienze di Torino. His election on 10 January 1841 as a “socio corrispondente” was supported by his host, the mathematician Giovanni Plana, the geologist Sismonda, and Luigi Federico Menabrea. Correspondence between Babbage and Sismonda survives in the Academy’s archives and also in the British Library (Add Ms 37191).