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LEYBOURN, DIALLING, LONDON, 1682
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Dialing: plain, concave, convex, projective, reflective, refractive. Shewing, how to make all such dials, and to adorn them with all useful furniture, relating to the course of the sun, performed arithmetically, geometrically, instrumentally and mechanically: and illustrated by sculptures, engraven in copper. London: Awnsham Churchill, 1682
FIRST EDITION, folio (300 x 195mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, title within double ruled border, 23 engraved plates, 10 folding, a few engraved illustrations in the text, contemporary mottled calf, modern cloth folding box, rubbed, joints worn
Provenance
James Simeons, signature on title; Thomas Weld, [1750-1810], Britwell, Oxon, engraved armorial bookplate; John Ashworth Crabtree, bookplate; bought from The Gemmary Inc., Redondo Beach, CA, 1990
Literature
Tomash & Williams L98; ESTC R18006; Wing L1912
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 very likely one of the most comprehensive works ever published on designing sundials” (Tomash & Williams).