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HOOD, THE USE OF THE TWO MATHEMATICALL INSTRUMENTS, LONDON, 1596, IN A SAMMELBAND
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The use of the two mathematicall instruments, the crosse staffe, (differing from that in common use with the mariners:) and the Iacobs staffe... The second time imprinted. The staves are to be sold in Marke lane, at the house of Francis Cooke. London: R. Field for R. Dexter, 1596, second title on B4 recto, black letter, [T&W H153, Add24; ESTC S115226; STC 13701; Taylor, Tudor & Stuart, p. 179 and p. 330; USTC 513148]
Peletier, Jacques (1517-1582). De occulta parte numerorum, quam algebram vocant libri duo. Paris: G. Cavellat, 1560, last leaf with errata, woodcut diagrams, [T&W P34; Renouard, Cavellat, 161; USTC 152852] Enclen, Johannes, de Cusa (b. 1480). Algorismus proiectilium de integris novus... perpulchris aritmetices artis regulis... exornatus, [etc.]. (Zwolle: A. Kempen, 20 October 1502), [T&W Add12; Hoogendoorn p.264 Cusa01; NK 1213 and 0390; STCN 103996532] [Ciruelo, Pedro Sànchez (1468/1470-1548)]. Tractatus arithmetice practice qui dicitur Algorismus cum additionibus utiliter adiunctis. Paris: Prigent Calvarin, 1524, 2 columns, 47 lines plus headline, Gothic letter, device on title, [T&W C88; BP16 102965; USTC 184387; this edition not recorded by Navarro Brotóns], RARE: only the Bibliothèque Mazarine copy recorded Glorioso, Giovanni Camillo (1572-1643). Ad theorema geometricum a nobilissimo viro propositum... responsum. Huic subnectitur solutio... prop. 15. lib.2. Arithmeticorum Diophanti... Venice: Tommaso Baglioni, 1613, woodcut diagrams, [T&W Add 15; Riccardi i, 613], some headlines cropped Ward, Seth (1617-1689). Idea trigonometriae demonstratae (in usum juventutis oxoniensis). Oxford: L. Lichfield, 1654, a blank “cancel”? slip has been pasted to the title-page covering the words “Item praelectio de cometis...”, which second part is not here present, [T&W W13; ESTC R38935; Madan 2263 (with which 2239 is normally found); Wing W821], paper pasted over portion over title, without second part 6 works in one volume, 4to (175 x 120mm.), eighteenth-century sprinkled calf, gilt spine, red morocco lettering-piece, red edges
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."