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ALBERTI, I GIUOCHI NUMERICI FATTI ARCANI PALESATI, VENICE, 1795
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- I giuochi numerici fatti arcani palesati... quarta edizione. Venice: Giuseppe Orlandelli, 1795
8vo (175 x 117mm.), 16 engraved plates, licence leaf at end, vellum, label on spine, spotted, later endpapers
Provenance
bought from Libreria Antiquaria Pregliasco, Turin, 1988
Literature
Tomash & Williams A56; Riccardi i, 15; Singmaster, Bibliography of some recreational mathematics books (3rd edition, London, 1996), p.22; Toole Stott, Circus, iii, p.315 (Hocus Pocus, no.120)
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
In addition to number games, this book of mathematical recreations contains conjuring by sleight of hand.