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LEIBNIZ, EPISTOLAE, LEIPZIG, 1734-1742, 4 VOL., CONTEMPORARY VELLUM
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Epistolae ad diversos (edited by Christian Kortholt). Leipzig: Bernhard Christoph Breitkopf, 1734-1742
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, 8vo (180 x 110mm.), engraved portrait, contemporary vellum, binding slightly soiled
Provenance
bought from Jürgen Dinter Antiquariat, 1998
Literature
Tomash & Williams L71; Ravier 394; Löwendahl 395 & 408
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
This large collection of letters in Latin, French and German, contains much relating to China, including "Lettre XVIII de Mons. de Leibniz sur la philosophie chinoise à Mons. de Remond", in which Leibniz develops the idea of the binary system (vol.2, pp.488-494).