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TAYLOR, THE SEMICIRCLE ON A SECTOR, 1667, BOUND WITH WARD, A COMPENDIUM OF ALGEBRA, 1698, CONTEMPORARY CALF
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The semicircle on a sector... containing the description of a general and portable instrument; whereby most problems (reducible to instrumental practice) in astronomy, trigonometry, arithmetick, geometry, topography, navigation, dialling, &c. are speedily and exactly resolved. London: William Tompson, 1667, FIRST EDITION, 12 engraved plates (cut from a larger plate?)
Ward, John. A compendium of algebra... second edition. London: John Taylor, 1698 2 works bound in one, 12mo (135 x 76mm.), eighteenth-century calf, spine gilt, red morocco label, some cropping at head and foot affecting letters, first title-page soiled
Provenance
Earls of Macclesfield, bookplate and blind-stamp on title, sale in these rooms 4 November 2004, lot 881, £1,500, Erwin Tomash
Literature
Tomash & Williams Add44, Add46; ESTC R22172, R219393; Wing T533B, W770; Taylor, Tudor & Stuart 310
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."
Catalogue Note
A former owner of the first title, which is rare, has attributed the work to J. Templar in ink. E.R.G. Taylor's The Mathematical Practitioners of Tudor & Stuart England attributes it to John Twysden.