Lot 626
  • 626

SUARDI, NUOVI ISTROMENTI PER LA DESCRIZIONE DI DIVERSE CURVE ANTICHE E MODERNE, BRESCIA, 1752

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Nuovi istromenti per la descrizione di diverse curve antiche e moderne. Brescia: Gian-Maria Rizzardi, 1752
FIRST EDITION, 4to (278 x 204mm.), title printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece portrait and 33 folding plates, half calf (c.1900), a few library stamps (title, pp.11 and 111, verso last plate and endpapers)

Provenance

"Biblioteca Scolopi Badia Fiesolana", library stamps; bought from Luigi Gonnelli & figli, Florence, 1986

Literature

Tomash & Williams S212; Riccardi i, 479

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

The work describes a number of instruments to draw mathematical curves, including Suardi's own invention, the geometric pen, in which a pen is attached to a revolving arm of adjustable length.