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Descartes, René
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Descartes, René
- Collection of books about music
- paper
DESCARTES, RENÉ. Musicae Compendium, Utrecht: Typis Gisberti à Zijll, & Theodori ab Ackersdijck, 1650, first edition, [RISM Écrits, p.261 ; Gregory & Bartlett, p.73] --L'AFFILARD, MICHEL. Principes très-faciles pour bien apprendre la musique, nouvelle édition. Paris: J.-B.- Christophe Ballard, 1716. [RISM Écrits, p.472] --FUX, JOHANN. Salita al Parnasso osia Guida alla composizione della musica. Carpi: Carmignani, 1761 [Hirsch, i 187 ; Gregory & Bartlett, ii 38 ; RISM Écrits, p.340] --ROUSSEAU, JEAN-JACQUES. Project concernant de nouveaux signes, Geneva: s.n., 1781 [Hirsch, i 187 ; Gregory & Bartlett, ii 38 ; RISM Écrits, p.340]--PENNA, LORENZO. Li primi albori musicali per il principianti dell musica figurata, Bologna: Giacomo Monti, 1684 [RISM Écrits, p.643 ; not in Hirsch or Gregory and Bartlett]--MONTÉCLAIR, M.P.DE. Nouvelle méthode pour apprendre la musique...suivies d'un grand nombre de leçons à une et à deux voix...dédiée à Monsieur Couperin. first edition, Paris: for the author, 1709. [RISM Écrits, p.594]
Provenance
From the collection of André Meyer (1884-1974).
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriat
"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."