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BABBAGE. TABLE OF THE LOGARITHMS, 1831, PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR
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Description
- Table of the logarithms of the natural numbers from 1 to 108000. London: B. Fellowes, 1831
Second edition, 8vo, printed on yellow paper with grey undertones, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "From the Author" on the title page, contemporary cloth-backed boards, spine and hinges repaired, new morocco label on spine, boards worn and rubbed
Provenance
bought from Michael Phelps, London, 1982
Literature
Tomash & Williams B55; Origins of Cyberspace 50; cf. Van Sinderen 33 (cited)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Babbage had the proofs of the first edition checked many times but further errors were still found, corrected in this second edition.