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BABBAGE, PASSAGES FROM THE LIFE OF A PHILOSOPHER, LONDON, 1864, PRESENTATION COPY, ORIGINAL CLOTH
估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述
- Passages from the life of a philosopher. London: Longman, Green [&c.], 1864
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo (225 x 138mm.), wood-engraved frontispiece (of Babbage's Difference Engine No.1), 4pp. "List of Mr. Babbage's printed papers" at end, original green cloth, unopened
來源
M. Mignet, presentation inscription; bought from Esplin, 1989
出版
Tomash & Williams B49 (note); Origins of Cyberspace 84; Randell 1979 p.108; Van Sinderen 77
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
A PRESENTATION COPY IN FINE CONDITION, inscribed to François-Auguste Mignet (1796-1884), permanent Secretary of the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques of the Institut de France: "To Monsr Mr Mignet Member of the Institute of France from the Author".