- 578
SCHEFFELT, 3 WORKS IN 2 VOLUMES
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Three works in two volumes, comprising:
i. Pes mechanicus artificialis, oder neu erfundener Mass-Stab. Ulm: Wagner, for the author, 1699, FIRST EDITION, engraved frontispiece and 11 folding plates mounted on stubs, bound with:ii. Instrumentum proportionum, oder Unterricht vom Proportional-Zirkul. Ulm: Daniel Bartholomaeus, 1708, second edition, 12 folding engraved plates mounted on subs, 2 vol. bound in one, 4to, titles printed in red and black, contemporary vellum, (Cyril Ernest Kenney (1898-1973), sale in these rooms, 25 March 1968, lot 3541, bought by H.P. Kraus, New York; Nico Israel, Amsterdam, Catalogue 21, item 246; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1981), [T&W S32, S27; VD17 39:121551N, VD18 11004266]iii. Instrumentum proportionum. Ulm: Daniel Bartholomaeus und Sohn, 1738, third edition, 4to, title printed in red and black, 12 folding engraved plates mounted on stubs, contemporary half vellum, modern folding cloth box, (Joseph Rosenlecher, 1786, inscription; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1986), [T&W S28; not in VD18], "Vorrede" misbound at end between pp.146-147, cover slightly rubbed
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."