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LAPLACE, THÉORIE ANALYTIQUE DES PROBABILITÉS, PARIS, 1812, CONTEMPORARY RED MOROCCO-BACKED BOARDS
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Théorie analytique des probabilités. Paris: Courcier, 1812
FIRST EDITION, 4to (268 x 207mm.), half-title, errata leaf at end (and changes made to errors in text in ink), contemporary red morocco-backed boards, partly unopened, uncut, lower cover slightly rubbed
Provenance
Librairie Scientifique Albert Blanchard, bookseller's label; [Haskell F. Norman (1915-1996)] Janus Foundation Library, San Francisco, bookplate; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1994
Literature
Tomash & Williams L28; Stephen Stigler, Landmark Writings in Western Mathematics, 24
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."
"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 GOOD COPY OF "THE CORNERSTONE FOR ALL SUBSEQUENT WORK IN PROBABILITY THEORY" (Tomash & Williams).