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MURIS, ARITHMETICAE SPECULATIVAE, MAINZ, 1538
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Arithmeticae speculativae libri duo... ab innumeris erroribus quibus hactenus corrupti, et vetustate fermè perierant diligenter emendati, pulcherrimis quoque exemplis, formisque novis declarati et in usum studiosae juventutis Moguntinae iam recens excusi. Mainz: Ivo Schöffer, 1538
FIRST EDITION, small 8vo (160 x 102mm.), title with woodcut device, marbled wrappers, some browning, soiling and inkstains
Provenance
bought from Carlo Alberto Chiesa, Milan, 1989
Literature
Tomash & Williams M149; USTC 613013; VD16 ZV 8715
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
“This is a typical work on figurative numbers and other concepts usually associated with Boethius” (Tomash & Williams).