COLLINS, THE MARINERS PLAIN SCALE NEW PLAIN'D (NAVIGATION BY THE MARINERS PLAIN SCALE NEW PLAIN'D), LONDON, 1659

FIRST EDITION, 4 parts in one vol., 4to (190 x 136mm.), full-page engraved illustration on A1, one folding engraved plate, diagrams in text, a few full-page, contemporary calf gilt, modern folding cloth box, rather spotted and browned, binding worn and rebacked

John ?Marson, signature on endleaf; bought from Palinurus, Philadelphia, PA, 1992

Tomash & Williams C124-126; Adams & Waters 414; Crone Library, 213* (214, 215, 216); ESTC R171445, R207824; Wing C5378 & 5378A

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."

This is the issue with the title of The mariners plain scale new plain'd placed before that of Navigation by the mariners plain scale new plain'd, rather than before the second part of the work. The work therefore can appear under either title (see Macclesfield sale in these rooms, 30 October 2007, lot 3424).