- 604
Harrison, John
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Harrison, John
- Remarks on a Pamphlet lately published by the Rev. Mr. Maskelyne under the Authority of the Board of Longitude. London: W. Sandby, 1767
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (200 x 122mm.), [ii], 34pp., inscribed on title, "For Mr. Bowman", title ruled in red, mottled half calf, red label
Rare. Harrison's reply to Maskelyne's An Account of the Going of Mr. Harrison's Watch, published earlier in the same year (see lot 603), in which Maskelyne stated that during trials Harrison's H4 timekeeper was unreliable.
Rare. Harrison's reply to Maskelyne's An Account of the Going of Mr. Harrison's Watch, published earlier in the same year (see lot 603), in which Maskelyne stated that during trials Harrison's H4 timekeeper was unreliable.
Literature
Adams and Waters 2020
Condition
A fine 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."