- 343
Albert, Johannes
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert, Johannes
- Rechenbüchlein auff der Feder und Linien Ganz leicht aus rechtem Grund im Gantzen und Gebrochten dem einfeltigen gemeinen Man und anhebenden der Arithmetica zu gut. Frankfurt an der Oder: [A. Eichorn], 1585
- Paper
8vo (143 x 94mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut initials and diagrams with some initials highlighed in gold, contemporary reused vellum wrapper, two pairs of ties, occasional slight damp-staining, binding rubbed
Provenance
early inscriptions and small library stamps on title-page
Literature
cf. Smith, Rara arithmetica I, 178 ("it is a valuable source of information as to the commercial activities of its time")
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
One of very many editions of this popular commercial text printed in the sixteenth century, following the first edition of 1534 (IA 102.292). This particular edition does not appear in any of the bibliographies, though there is a copy listed on Worldcat in Jena.