- 715
BABBAGE--CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS, 6 VOLUMES
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 6 volumes, comprising:
i. [Babbage, Charles, translator]. Lacroix, Silvestre-François (1765-1843). An elementary treatise on the differential and integral calculus. Cambridge: Deighton, 1816, folding plates, modern boards by Dragonfly Bindery, (bought from The Antiquarian Scientist, Acton, MA), [T&W L12; Origins of Cyberspace 20; Van Sinderen 6], some spotting and browningii. Babbage, Charles. "Observations on the analogy which subsists between the calculus of functions and other branches of analysis" [in:] Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. For the year MDCCCXVII. London: Bulmer, 1817, numerous plates, contemporary calf, (bought from Yelm, Whitestone, NY, 2001), [T&W B44; Origins of Cyberspace 21; Van Sinderen 7], some browning, binding worniii. Babbage, Charles. Examples of the solutions of functional equations. [Cambridge: Smith, 1820], engraved plate [bound with:] Herschel, John Frederick William (1792-1871). A collection of examples of the applications of the calculus of finite differences. Cambridge: Smith, 1820, later cloth, (bought from Dailey Rare Books, Los Angeles, 1998), [T&W B23 bis; Origins of Cyberspace 26; Van Sinderen 13], some spotting and browningiv. Babbage, Charles. Examples of the solutions of functional equations. [Cambridge: Smith, 1820], engraved plate [bound with:] Peacock, George (1791-1858). A collection of examples of the applications of the differential and integral calculus. Cambridge: Smith, 1820, folding plates [bound with:] Herschel, J.F.W. A collection of examples of the applications of calculus of finite differences. Cambridge: Smith, 1820, (bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1986), [T&W B23 bis, P32, H126; Origins of Cyberspace 26; Van Sinderen 13], rebacked preserving original spine,v. Babbage, Charles. "Observations on the notation employed in the calculus of functions" [from Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, pp. [63]-76]. [Cambridge, 1822], later wrappers, (bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1987), [T&W B47; Van Sinderen 15]vi. Babbage, Charles. "On the application of analysis to the discovery of local theorems and porisms" [from:] Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, vol.9, pp.338-[352], [Edinburgh, 1823], engraved plate, later wrappers, (bought from George Walford, London), [T&W B4; Van Sinderen 21], some browning
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"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."