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GLOBES, 3 VOLUMES BY LEFEVRE, HATTON AND MARTIN
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 3 volumes, comprising:
i. Lefevre, Jean (1650-1706). Description et usage du planisphère. Paris: widow of Antoine Lambin, 1700, 4to, later boards, (bought from Hugues de Latude, Paris, 1997), [T&W F50; Conlon 10169] ii. Hatton, Edward (c. 1664-1733). A mathematical manual: or, delightful associate. Containing… a description and use of the celestial globe. London: S. Illidge, 1728, 8vo, contemporary panelled calf, modern folding cloth box, (bought from Ximenes, Kempsford, 1987), [T&W H77; ESTC T113334], binding rubbed iii. Martin, Benjamin (1705-1782). The description and use of both the globes, the armillary sphere, and orrery. London: for the author, [1762], 8vo, engraved frontispiece, 4 engraved plates, contemporary tree calf, (bought from George Walford, London, 1983), [T&W M43; ESTC T10169 (but with variant imprint)], rebacked retaining original spine
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."
Catalogue Note
Jean Lefevre was an instrument maker in Paris on the Quay des Morfondus, "aux deux Globes". Owing to his own poor sight, Benjamin Martin had begun trading as an optician in 1756, soon becoming an established retailer and wholesaler of optical and mathematical instruments in addition to globes.