Lot 435
  • 435

MOORE, ARITHMETICK, LONDON, 1650, CONTEMPORARY SHEEP

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Moores Arithmetick. In two bookes: discovering the secrets of that art, in numbers and species. London: printed by Thomas Harper for Nathaniel Brookes, 1650
FIRST EDITION, second issue (see footnote), 2 parts in one volume, 8vo (146 x 92mm.), engraved portrait, 3 folding printed tables (one attached to fore-edge of p.11, part 2), contemporary sheep, ruled in blind, label on spine, folding cloth chemise, red morocco slipcase, paper flaw in F3 with loss of a few letters, slight loss to head and foot of spine, slightly worn

Provenance

Harrison D. Horblit (1912-1988), book label; H.P. Kraus, Catalogue 169, item 82 ($2200); bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1991

Literature

Tomash & Williams M124; ESTC R232286; Wing M2563 (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."

Catalogue Note

This is a reissue of the first edition with line 2 of the title reading "In two bookes". It contains a cancel title page of the first issue with "In two bookes" on line 5 of the title (ESTC R20649).