- 427
Earnshaw, Thomas
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Earnshaw, Thomas
- Longitude. An Appeal to the Public: stating Mr. Thomas Earnshaw's Claim to the Original Invention of the Improvements in his Timekeepers... and his consequent right to national reward. London: for the Author, 1808, FIRST EDITION, [viii], 280, [36]pp., errata slip, half-title
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DALRYMPLE, ALEXANDER. Longitude. A Full Answer to the Advertisement concerning Mr. Earnshaw's Timekeeper in the Morning Chronicle... and Times. London: F. Wingrave, 1806, FIRST EDITION, vi, 88pp., [Cook A226]
BEAUFOY, CHARLES. Experiments, &c. made for the purpose of ascertaining the Stability of Bodies floating on the Surface of Water. London: Printed by Joyce Gold, 1806, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 20pp.
3 works bound in one volume, 8vo (210 x 122mm.), contemporary half russia, marbled boards, spine gilt, a few leaves spotted
Pamphlets in the dispute over the reward for the invention of a chronometer to be used for the determination of longitude (see lot 426).
BEAUFOY, CHARLES. Experiments, &c. made for the purpose of ascertaining the Stability of Bodies floating on the Surface of Water. London: Printed by Joyce Gold, 1806, FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 20pp.
3 works bound in one volume, 8vo (210 x 122mm.), contemporary half russia, marbled boards, spine gilt, a few leaves spotted
Pamphlets in the dispute over the reward for the invention of a chronometer to be used for the determination of longitude (see lot 426).
Condition
A good copy
"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."