Lot 602
  • 602

SEMS, VON DEM GEBRAUCH DES GEOMETRISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN, AMSTERDAM, 1616

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Von dem gebrauch der Geometrischen Instrumenten. Durch welchen gelehrt wird alle lengen, braiten, weiten, höch und tieffen, so wol ohne calculation, als mit hulff der selben abmässen. Auch Carten machen, so wol von gantze(n) Landschaften… Amsterdam: Willem Jansz Blaeu, 1616
4to (186 x 150mm.), 6 folding engraved plates, woodcut diagrams in the text, later half calf

Provenance

Reiss & Sohn, Auktion 74, 25-27 October 2000, lot 2147, Erwin Tomash

Literature

Tomash & Williams S85; Hoogendoorn p.812 Sems02G; STCN 081088752; VD17 39:119353Y

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."

Catalogue Note

Translated from the Dutch into German by Sebastian Kurz (Curtius, 1576-1659).