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NEWTON, TWO VOLUMES
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two volumes by Newton, comprising:
i. Tabulæ mathematicæ: or, tables of the naturall sines, tangents, and secants, and the logarithms of the sines and tangents to every degree and hundred part of a degree in the quadrant. London: Robert & William Leybourn for George Hurlock and Robert Boydell, 1654, [T&W N35; ESTC R477885 (2 copies); Henderson p.65 no. 41.0; not in Wing], [bound with] Institutio mathematica: or, a mathematical institution. London: Robert & William Leybourn for George Hurlock and Robert Boydell, 1654, [T&W N34; ESTC R20441; Wing N1061], 12mo, contemporary calf, (Harrison D. Horblit, 1912-1988, bookplate; bought from H.P. Kraus, New York, Catalogue 169, item 98, $850), rebacked retaining original spine ii. A help to calculation. Or two tables: the one of decimal numbers, and the other of their logarithmes, for the ready converting of sexagenary tables into decimal, and the contrary. London: Joseph Moxon, 1657, 4to, later three-quarter crushed morocco, (Royal Society, London, inkstamp; bought from Bernard Quaritch, London, 1996), [T&W N33; ESTC R26876; Wing N1060]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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"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."