- 147
Besson, Jacques.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Il Theatro de gl'instrumenti & machine [translated by Giulio Paschali]. Lyon: Barth. Vincent, 1582
- Paper
folio (406 x 270mm.), woodcut title-page, 60 full-page engraved illustrations, contemporary limp vellum lettered in ink on upper cover, title-page repaired at head, spine repaired
Provenance
"Iac. Danii", early inscription at foot of title-page; W.C. Mylne, bookplate
Literature
Adams B839; cf. Norman 228 (French edition of 1582)
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
Rare. The first edition in Italian of Besson's "Theatre of machines". It was first published in Latin in 1569 or 1570, and features engravings of contemporary inventions and machines.