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Rocamora y Torrano, Ginés.
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sphera del universo (Sphera de Juan de Sacrobosco). Madrid: Juan de Herrera, 1599
4to (205 x 140mm.), engraved frontispiece of a sphere (supplied from another work), woodcut initials and illustrations, contemporary Spanish limp vellum, small hole in C6 with loss of a couple of letters, small tear in X8 without loss, occasional light browning, a few small stains, binding slightly worn, lacking 2 pairs of ties
Literature
Alden & Landis 599/74; BL STC Spanish to 1601, p.166; Houzeau & Lancaster 2858; Palau 271732; Sabin 72282
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
first edition. Rocamora y Torrano lectured at King Philip II's school of mathematics (located at the Royal Palace); this work is based on his lectures and concludes with a Spanish translation of Joannes de Sacro Bosco's Sphaera. The preliminaries include a sonnet by Lope de Vega.