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CLAVIUS, ASTROLABIUM, ROME, 1593, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Astrolabium. Rome: Tipografia Gabiana for Bartolomeo Grassi, 1593
FIRST EDITION, 4to (216 x 153mm.), woodcut of an astrolabe on title, woodcut diagrams, a few full-page, contemporary vellum, text browned and spotted, slight stain at head of pages, occasional slight worming (more pronounced at pp.543-573, affecting headline and with loss of a few letters of text)
Provenance
"Ludovici Garini", inscription on title; bought from Rogers Turner, London, 1999, Catalogue 120, item 20, £1850
Literature
Tomash & Williams C96; Edit16 12681; USTC 822860
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."