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LEYBOURN, PLEASURE WITH PROFIT, LONDON, 1694, CONTEMPORARY CALF (REBACKED)
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Pleasure with profit: consisting of recreations of divers kinds, viz. numerical, geometrical, mechanical, statical, astronomical, horometrical, cryptographical, magnetical, automatical, chymical, and historical... To this work is also annext, A treatise of algebra... by R. Sault. London: Richard Baldwin and John Dunton, 1694
FIRST EDITION, folio (316 x 194mm.), 2 folding engraved plates, engraved and woodcut illustrations, woodcut diagrams, contemporary calf, title detached, some leaves browned (especially at end), binding rubbed, rebacked
Provenance
Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988), book label; H.P. Kraus, New York, Catalogue 169, item 69, $850; bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1990
Literature
Tomash & Williams L106; ESTC R20928; Wing L1931 (and S732B)
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."