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Everest, George
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Everest, George
- An Account of the Measurement of Two Sections of the Meridional Arc of India. London: Wm. H. Allen & Co., 1847
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (312 x 244mm.), (vol.1, text) 12, clxxxviii, 440pp., [ii pp. errata]; (vol.2, atlas) 35 engraved plates, 2 volvelles (one in text at p.lv), illustrations and diagrams, original blindstamped blue cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, a few plates slightly spotted
Presentation copy, inscribed in both volumes "Presented by order of the Court of Directors of the Hon'ble E.I. Company of Great Britain to the Royal Society of Edinburgh By the Author".
These are the results of the author's work as superintendent of the trigonometrical survey of India, aimed at determining the figure and dimensions of the earth, for which he received the medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. RARE.
Presentation copy, inscribed in both volumes "Presented by order of the Court of Directors of the Hon'ble E.I. Company of Great Britain to the Royal Society of Edinburgh By the Author".
These are the results of the author's work as superintendent of the trigonometrical survey of India, aimed at determining the figure and dimensions of the earth, for which he received the medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. RARE.
Provenance
Royal Society of Edinburgh, inscription, and stamp on title of plate vol.; Richard Manney, book label, sale Sotheby's New York, 11 October 1991, lot 137
Condition
A good copy
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"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."