- 250
GUNTER, THE WORKS, LONDON, 1673, CONTEMPORARY CALF, BRIDGEWATER COPY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- The works... the fifth edition, diligently corrected... by William Leybourn. London: A.C. for Francis Eglesfield 1673
4to (198 x 154mm.), half-title, engraved additional title and 3 folding plates (one, at p.64, being a volvelle), woodcut diagrams and illustrations, 5Y1-2 bound between 2S1 and 2 (as in 1680 edition in this sale), contemporary panelled calf, modern folding cloth box, first gathering somewhat discoloured and soiled, one plate repaired, binding somewhat rubbed, upper joint split, new label to spine
Provenance
Bridgewater Library, nineteenth-century bookplate (see footnote); Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988), book label, sale in these rooms 11 November 1974, lot 502; bought from Zeitlin & Ver Brugge, Los Angeles, CA, 1980, Catalogue 250, item 130, $785
Literature
Tomash & Williams G104; ESTC R14615; Wing G2241
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."
Catalogue Note
All editions of Gunter's The description of the use of the sector (first edition 1623) and The works are dedicated to his patron, John, Earl of Bridgewater. Both the author and dedicatee had died (in 1626 and 1649 respectively) by the time of the publication of this edition, but it is an interesting association copy with the bookplate of the Bridgewater Library. It is presumably the copy sold in these rooms, 19 March 1951, lot 150.