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CLAVIUS, FABRICA ET USUS INSTRUMENTI AD HOROLOGIORUM DESCRIPTIONEM PER OPPORTUNI, ROME, 1586
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fabrica et usus instrumenti ad horologiorum descriptionem per opportuni. Rome: Bartolomeo Grassi [colophon: Ruffinelli], 1586
FIRST EDITION, 4to (220 x 153mm.), woodcut illustrations and diagrams, 28 full-page, old ownership inscription partially erased, old vellum (a remboitage), modern folding cloth box, new endpapers, binding rebacked
Provenance
bought from Luigi Gonnelli & figli, Florence, 1993, Catalogue 33, item 330, $2400
Literature
Tomash & Williams C99; Edit16 12677; USTC 822868
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."