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Tolkowsky, Marcel
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tolkowsky, Marcel
- Research on the abrading, grinding or polishing of diamond. Thesis accepted for the degree of Doctor in Science (Engineering) (University of London). [London], 1919
- paper
8vo (180 x 123mm.), diagrams and illustrations, contemporary blue cloth lettered on upper cover, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Jules Freudmann, inscription on title-page
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 of Tolkowsky's D.Sc. thesis, awarded in 1920, on diamond cutting, providing the mathematical formulae and specifications for the ideal round diamond cut which are still in use today. Tolkowsky (1889-1991) came from a Belgian family of diamond cutters. Later in 1919, he rewrote his thesis as Diamond Design (Sinkankas 6663) for general publication.
Tolkowsky's thesis is very rare: apart from the original still housed at the University of London, we have not been able to trace another copy.
Tolkowsky's thesis is very rare: apart from the original still housed at the University of London, we have not been able to trace another copy.