- 755
BELL RELAY COMPUTERS, 4 VOLUMES
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700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 4 volumes, comprising:
i. Stibitz, George R. (1904-1995). Relay Computers. Washington, DC: National Defense Research Committee, 1945, FIRST EDITION, 4to, number 32 [of 137 copies], copy belonging to Lt. E[dmund] C[allis] Berkeley [1909-1988] and noted as such on distribution list on inside of upper wrapper, (bought from Morgan, 1990), [T&W S188; Origins of Cyberspace 910; Randell 1979 p.190 (not seen); Randell 1982 p.512], tears and loss to spineii. Cesareo, Orfeo (1902-1989). "The Relay Interpolator" [in:] Bell Laboratories Record, vol. 24, no. 12. [New York: Bell Telephone Laboratories, December 1946], 4to, original printed wrappers, (bought from Yelm Books, Whitestone, NY, 2001), [T&W C56, H3; Randell 1979 p.117], some damp-soiling, tear to spine, ink stamp on upper coveriii. [Bell Telephone Laboratories]. Bell Laboratories Record, Vol. XXV, numbers 1-12. [New York: Bell Telephone Laboratories, January-December 1947], 4to, contemporary library binding, modern folding cloth box, (St. Joseph's College Library, Brooklyn, NY, library stamps; bought from Yelm, 2001), [T&W A71, J28, L135, R94, W89; Randell 1979 p.141 (Juley, Ballistic computer)], library stampsiv. Keister, William (1807-1997) et al. The Design of Switching Circuits. New York: D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc., 1951, FIRST EDITION, 8vo, original cloth, (bought from Elgen Books, 1998), [T&W K10]
Condition
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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."
"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 collection of papers and publications relating to the development of the Bell relay calculating machines.