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Lardner, Dionysius
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Museum of Science & Art. Walton and Maberly, 1854-1856
- Printed Book
10 volumes, 8vo, illustrations, calf gilt by Riviere, red and green morocco labels on spines
Provenance
Edward Cunard, bookplate
Condition
a fine set
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"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
An interesting association copy and a fine set.
Although Lardner's scientific interests were wide-ranging, much of his energy during the 1830s was occupied by the steam engine and its applications to rail and sea transport. Whilst a great advocate, he became increasingly out of touch with the potential of current engineering, and in a famous dispute he doubted that steamships could carry enough coal to make the crossing from Britain to America practicable. Volume 10, published some time later, in 1856, contains much on steam navigation (pp.113-177).
This copy of his Museum of Science and Art bears the bookplate of Edward Cunard, a scion of the family whose fortune was made from just such Atlantic crossings.