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HENRION, USAGE DU COMPAS DE PROPORTION. PARIS, JEAN BOURRIQUANT, 1626
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Usage du compas de proportion. Paris: Jean Bourriquant, 1626
8vo (171 x 110mm.), woodcut illustrating the world on title, double-page engraved plate by Daniel Chorez, woodcut diagrams and initials, old vellum, modern spine label, minor marginal worming to a few leaves (not affecting text), vellum slightly soiled with minor loss to centre of spine
Provenance
Adrien Anseau of Tournai, inscription on title in Latin and French; Jean M. della Paolera, signature; bought from B.&L. Rootenberg Rare Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, 1989
Literature
Tomash & Williams H112
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 later edition of a treatise first published in 1618. "There were two editions produced in 1626, one published by Jean Bourriquant and another by Charles Hulpeau. Each has a slightly different title page, but they are otherwise identical" (Tomash & Williams).