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EVERARD, STEREOMETRY MADE EASIE, LONDON, 1684, CONTEMPORARY CALF
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Stereometry made easie: or, the description and use of a new gauging-rod or sliding-rule. London: J. Playford for R. Clavel and C. Hussey, 1684
FIRST EDITION, 3 parts in one volume, 12mo (148 x 87mm.), one folding engraved plate, 2 printed double-page tables, contemporary calf, modern folding cloth box, title soiled (and occasionally elsewhere), folding plate slightly cropped, soiled and creased, binding slightly worn, rebacked retaining original spine
Provenance
Will Linstead, near contemporary signature; indistinct inscription "I Bought this Booke of Mr Linstead ?and Rule ?for Tho. Dade at 4-6"; Thomas Dade (1723), inscription on lower endleaf; Elizabeth Pescod or Pescot (1767), inscription at end and in text; John Girling, signature on upper endleaf; bought from Michael Phelps, Cowfold, Sussex, 1987, Catalogue 30, item 56
Literature
Tomash & Williams E21; ESTC R3837; Hoock & Jeannin II/E6.1; Wing E3543
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."