- 758
BERKELEY, EDMUND CALLIS, THREE WORKS, 1949-52
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Bidding Closed
Description
- A collection of 3 works, comprising:
i. Giant Brains or Machines that Think. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1949. 8vo, first edition, original cloth, [T&W B139bis; cf. Origins of Cyberspace 463; Randell 1979 p.110]ii. Another edition. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1950. 8vo, second printing, original cloth, dust-jacket, [not in T&W], frayediii. Circuit Algebra - Introduction. New York: Edmund Berkeley, 1952. Folio, mimeograph typescript, (inkstamp of Samuel Jacobsohn, physicist, Director Gaertner Scientific Corporation of Chicago) [T&W B137]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where 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."