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KESSLER, KURTZER EINFÄLTIGER, 1612 [AND] EYGENDTLICHER BERICHT, 1613
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Two works bound in one volume:
Kurtzer einfältiger und doch außführlicher verständlicher Bericht: Wie ein jeglicher der Mathematischen Kunst Liebhaber gantz ringfertig das uberauß compendios-Scioterische Gnomische oder Geometrische und ringköstige Proportional Instrument … selber lernen machen und ins Werck richten soll... Oppenheim: Johann Theodor de Bry, 1612 Eygendtlicher Bericht Vom Nutzen und Gebrauch deß Proportional-Instruments... Durch welche man erstlich in unglaublicher Geschwindigkeit… nach allem Astronomischen Scioterischen oder Sonnuhrischen auch Geometrischen erfordern alle grosse oder kleine ungetheilte Quadrantriß in ihre begerte Grad und Minuten Wie dann auch zum andern alle… Sonnen- oder Stunden Zirckelrisse in ihre begerte Stunden und Minuten theilen... Oppenheim: Johann Theodor de Bry, 1613 Small 4to (192 x 146mm.), woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces and illustrations, modern calf-backed boards, slight staining
Provenance
bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1984, Catalogue 20, item 87, $1,200
Literature
Tomash & Williams K32 & K33; VD17 23:261564G (first work); VD17 23:261568N (second work)
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."