- 95
Schwenter, Daniel.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Geometriae practicae novae et auctae. Nuremberg: Simon Halbmeyer, (1625-1627) (part 2: Jeremias Dümler, [c. 1640])
4 parts in one volume, 4to (195 x 145mm.), two titles within engraved borders, two within woodcut borders, engraved portrait of the author, woodcut initials and illustrations, contemporary vellum, some browning, lacking ties
Provenance
Lichtenstein library, bookplate
Literature
Berlin Catalogue 1722; VD17 23:279578G, 23:241507K, 23:279582T & 23:279584H
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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A complete edition of Schwenter's four works on surveying and practical geometry. Schwenter was professor of Hebrew and mathematics at the University of Altdorf.