- 139
Zubler, Leonhard
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Zubler, Leonhard
- Novum instrumentum geometricum, quo rerum mensurabilium longitudo, altitudo, latitudo & profunditas, hactenus inaudito compendio,... nunc vero Latio donatum... a Casparo Wasero. Basel: Ludwig König, 1607
- Paper
Fabrica et usus instrumenti chorographici, quo mira facilitate describuntur regiones & singulae partes earum, veluti montes, urbes, castella, pagi, propugnacula, & similia. Basel: Ludwig König, 1607
2 works in one volume, 4to (189 x 137mm.), both titles within engraved borders, engraved arms of the dedicatee, Henry, Prince of Wales on the verso of the first title-page, engraved illustrations, contemporary limp vellum gilt, central gilt oval stamp of the Trinity on both covers, some staining, lacking two pairs of ties
2 works in one volume, 4to (189 x 137mm.), both titles within engraved borders, engraved arms of the dedicatee, Henry, Prince of Wales on the verso of the first title-page, engraved illustrations, contemporary limp vellum gilt, central gilt oval stamp of the Trinity on both covers, some staining, lacking two pairs of ties
Literature
VD17 39:119348E & 39:119351H; Zinner 4164 (under the name of the translator)
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
Both these works on surveying instruments were originally published in German in the same year. Zubler was a Swiss goldsmith and instrument maker, and his translator, Kaspar Waser, was a theologian and Oriental scholar from Zurich.