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Lana Terzi, Francesco.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Prodromo overo saggio di alcune inventioni nuove. Brescia: Rizzardi, 1670
- Paper
folio (308 x 215mm.), 20 engraved plates tipped to edges of letterpress leaves, contemporary vellum, slight dampstaining to some plates
Literature
Dibner 176; Norman 1272; Riccardi ii, 12
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
Lana Terzi was a pupil of Kircher in Rome. This Prodromo is an introduction to his main work, Magisterium naturae et artis. The Prodromo, which is deliberately written in Italian and not in Latin, stresses in its dedication to the Emperor Leopold the importance of empiricism and the role of learning in helping mankind.