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GARDINER, TABLES OF LOGARITHMS, LONDON, 1742, CONTEMPORARY CALF WITH ARMS, ROCHEFOUCAULD COPY
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Tables of logarithms, for all numbers from 1 to 102100. London: printed for the author by G. Smith, 1742
FIRST EDITION, 4to (288 x 230mm.), author's signature at the end of the preface, printed list of subscribers, with slip tipped in between [a]1 and 2, contemporary calf, covers with La Rochefoucauld arms in gilt [Olivier 710, fer 1], spine gilt with red morocco label
Provenance
La Rochefoucauld copy, with arms on covers and Château de la Roche-Guyon stamp on title, sale in our Monaco rooms, 8 December 1987, part of lot 547; bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1990
Literature
Tomash & Williams G28; ESTC T102269; Henderson pp.79-80, 168 no. 71.0
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description, 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."