- 622
STORMS, DE ACCURATA CIRCULI DIMENSIONE, LUDUS FORTUNAE, LOUVAIN, 1633, OLD VELLUM
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- De accurata circuli dimensione et quadratura (Ludus fortunae, ad recreandam societatem). Louvain: François Simon, 1633
FIRST EDITIONS, 2 works in one volume, 4to (190 x 150mm.), woodcut initials, old vellum, first 3 leaves of first part repaired at edges, small rust-hole in T4 of second part, later spine, lacking 2 pairs of ties, spine somewhat torn
Provenance
bought from Martayan Lan, New York, 1993
Literature
Tomash & Williams S208, S209; STCV c:stcv:6654780; USTC 1003943, 1003944
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
The first work describes how to square the circle, and includes a value of π to over 70 places which is printed vertically in order to fit on the page. The second work contains the instructions for a board game which was designed to teach mathematical skills.