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LEYBOURN, THE ART OF DIALLING, LONDON, 1669, CONTEMPORARY CALF
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The art of dialling, performed geometrically... arithmetically... instrumentally. London: S[arah]. G[riffin]. and B[ennet]. G[riffin]. for Benjamin Tooke and Thomas Sawbridge, 1669
FIRST EDITION, 4to (195 x 145mm.), engraved portrait, one folding plate and one illustration (on A4v), numerous woodcut diagrams, contemporary calf, modern folding cloth box, ink erasure on title, first gathering soiled, binding repaired
Provenance
John Harwood, 1701, presentation inscription; unidentified initials ?"BE"; Chaloner Greville, signature; Greville Mairis Livett, bookplate; bought from Graham Weiner, London, 1989
Literature
Tomash & Williams L89; ESTC R231068; Wing L1900 (not noting two issues)
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 issue has "dialling," in line 2 of title, and the imprint date 1669; another issue has "dialling:" and is undated.