- 362
Nicéron, Jean François
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicéron, Jean François
- La perspective curieuse ou magie artificielle des effets merveilleux. De l'optique, par la vision directe. De la catoptrique, par la reflexion des miroirs plats, cylindriques & coniques. De la dioptrique, par la refraction des crystaux. Paris: Pierre Billaine, 1638
- paper
First edition, folio (362 x 240mm.), half-title, engraved additional title, errata and privilege leaf, 25 engraved plates, contemporary vellum, somewhat browned, marginal dampstaining, half-title frayed, spine repaired at head
Provenance
Cosimo dell' Angeli, ownership inscription; Libreria Sarti, cancelled inkstamp on printed title; Ricj. Sergj. Bassoli, bookplate
Literature
Berlin Katalog 4713
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
An important work on perspective and optics. The fourth book "contains perhaps the first published reference to Descartes' derivation of the law of refraction (1638) and thus gains some historical significance" (DSB).