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GALILEO, SYSTEMA COSMICUM, STRASSBURG, 1635, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
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5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Systema cosmicum... in quo quatuor dialogis, de duobus maximis mundi systematibus, Ptolemaico & Copernicano, utriusque rationibus philosophicis ac naturalibus indefinite propositis, differitur [translated by Matthias Bernegger]. Strassburg: David Hautt for the Elzevirs, 1635, engraved frontispiece, woodcut initials and headpieces, engraved portrait of Galileo, woodcut diagrams
Tractatus de proportionum instrumento, quod merito Compendium universae Geometriae dixeris... Editio secunda [translated by Matthias Bernegger]. Strassburg: David Hautt, 1635, woodcut of a sector on title-page, folding engraved plate, woodcut initials and diagrams, woodcut headpiece, occasional slight browning, small ink holes in I1-2 with slight loss, K2-3 transposed 2 works in one volume, 4to (201 x 155mm.), contemporary vellum, later endleaves, a few edges uncut, folding cloth box
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."