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ERRARD, LA GEOMETRIE ET PRACTIQUE GENERALLE D'ICELLE, PARIS, 1594, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- La géometrie et practique généralle d'icelle. Paris: David le Clerc, 1594
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (160 x 100mm.), woodcut illustrations and diagrams, contemporary vellum, lettered in ink with author and title on lower edge, modern green morocco-backed folding box, very slight loss to corner of last 2 leaves not affecting text
Provenance
Bernard de Nolet Cadhillac (1681-1733, Trésorier général de France à Toulouse), inscription on title; Arnaud de Vitry d'Avaucourt (1926-2012), sale in these rooms, 3 November 1998, lot 119; Librairie Thomas-Scheler (Paris), collation note; bought from Simon Finch, London, 1999
Literature
Tomash & Williams E15; USTC 30436
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."
Catalogue Note
Errard was the principal military engineer to Henri IV. This work on surveying and surveying instruments was intended for the instruction of military cadets.