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FÜRST, NOVUS ALGORITHMUS, LEIPZIG, 1512, LOOSE REUSED VELLUM WRAPPER
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Novus... algorithmus uterque non minus conditionibus prefectis que mercatoribus utilis. (Leipzig: Jakob Thanner, 1512)
4to (212 x 155mm.), 6 ff., woodcut diagram, red initial strokes and underlining, numerous early annotations in a German hand, disbound, in later vellum wrapper using an old German document dated 1571 (added by Rosenthal)
Provenance
bought from Bernard M. Rosenthal, San Francisco, 1988
Literature
Tomash & Williams F107; Hoock & Jeannin F16.1 (locating copy sold by Dörling,
Auktion 114, 28-30 November, 1985, also 6ff.); USTC 678502; VD16 F3324 (as 4ff., listing copies in Munich and Budapest, only)
Auktion 114, 28-30 November, 1985, also 6ff.); USTC 678502; VD16 F3324 (as 4ff., listing copies in Munich and Budapest, only)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
A rare handbook of arithmetic for students and merchants by a recent graduate of Leipzig university, author also of a Compendiosa ars numerandi (Vienna 1520). Thanner published several similar works, intended for the use of the university and local merchants. The copies recorded in Prague (Library of Premonstratensians at Strahov, DQ VI 13/9) and Bamberg (Staatsbibliothek, 22/Inc.typ.M.III.32) also consist of 6 leaves; the one in the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek (4 Math p. 400, 21t), described by VD16 and digitised, lacks folios A3-A4.