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AGRICOLA, LIBRI QUINQUE DE MENSURIS, PARIS, 1533
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Libri quinque de mensuris & ponderibus, in quibus plaeraque a Budaeo & Portio parum animadversa diligenter excutiuntur. Paris: Christian Wechel, 1533
8vo (164 x 97mm.), woodcut printer's device on title-page and final verso (otherwise blank), woodcut initials, old calf, rebacked retaining original spine, binding slightly rubbed
Provenance
Prof Dr Pedro N. Arata (1849-1922), Buenos Aires, library stamp on title-page; bought from Richard von Hünersdorff, London, 1998, List 7, item 2
Literature
Tomash & Williams A42; BP16 107091; Kress 38; USTC 146567
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
Agricola's treatise on Greek and Roman weights and measures was reprinted from the Basel 1533 first edition.