- 138
Ritter, Franz
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ritter, Franz
- Astrolabium, das ist: Gründliche Beschreibung und Unterricht wie solches herzliche und hochnützliche Astronomische Instrument (De usu astrolabii, posterior pars). Nuremberg: Christoff Gerhard for Paulus Fürst, [1660]
- Paper
2 parts in one volume, 4to (175 x 140mm.), additional engraved title-page by P. Troschel, woodcut initials and tailpieces, engraved illustrations, 15 folding engraved plates, contemporary vellum lettered in manuscript on upper cover and rebacked with alum-tawed skin, marginal paper repair to C4 of second part, quire E-H of second part browned, a few small tears to folds of plates, lacking two pairs of ties, a few small wormholes in binding
Literature
Houzeau & Lancaster 3295; VD17 12:159709W & 12:159712Z; cf. Shirley, The Mapping of the World 282 (1613 edition)
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."
"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 published in 1599 (Zinner 3831), Ritter's treatise about astrolabes was designed to help with land surveying. One of the plates is a map taken from a polar projection in the manner of a sundial.