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COLLINS, THE SECTOR ON A QUADRANT, LONDON, 1659, CONTEMPORARY CALF
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The sector on a quadrant. London: Printed by J.M. for George Hurlock [&c.], 1659
FIRST EDITION (second issue), 4 parts in one vol., 4to (188 x 140mm.), 6 engraved plates, one folding, with cancel title-page of the 1658 edition bound at beginning, 2 contents leaves bound at end of part 1, contemporary calf, slightly damp-stained at foot of page, occasional slight soiling, binding somewhat worn, rebacked retaining original spine, new label
Provenance
Robert Jones MP (c.1682-1715), Fonmon Castle, Glamorgan, inscription dated 1709; bought from Richard Arkway, New York, 1985
Literature
Tomash & Williams C123; ESTC R32501; Wing C5382; Adams & Waters 416
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."