Lot 267
  • 267

HENRION, L'USAGE DU MECOMETRE, PARIS, 1677, CONTEMPORARY CALF

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • L’usage du mecometre. Paris: Jean d'Houry, 1677
Second edition, 8vo (166 x 106mm.), 2 folding engraved plates, woodcut diagrams, contemporary calf, spine gilt, text browned, one plate with repaired tear, last 2 leaves repaired at head, just affecting headline

Provenance

bought from Roger Gaskell, Warboys, 2000

Literature

Tomash & Williams H118

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."

Catalogue Note

The mécomètre was a combined sighting and calculating instrument.