Lot 99
  • 99

Manzini, Carlo Antonio

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Manzini, Carlo Antonio
  • L'occhiale all'occhio dioptrica pratica... dove si tratta della luce, della refrattione de raggi, dell'occhio... e cannocchiali da osservate i planeti, e le stelle fisse, da terra, da mare. Bologna: heirs of Benacci, 1660
  • Paper
4to (203 x 145mm.), woodcut of a telescope on title-page, engraved portrait of Eustachio Divini, woodcut illustrations, contemporary vellum

Provenance

Giuseppe Pelli, signature on title-page

Literature

Krivatsy 7389; Riccardi ii, 96

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."

Catalogue Note

FIRST EDITION. Manzini's treatise, dedicated to the patron of the blind, St Lucia, discusses the grinding and polishing of lenses for telescopes as well as light and refraction generally.