- 862
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, MANUSCRIPT TREATISE, C.1830S
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300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- An attempt to represent the Mathematical Instruments and their more simple uses, in their application to the production and measuring of lines, surfaces, &c. in two books
manuscript treatise in English, in three sections, "Book 1. A Few simple rules" (pp. 5-11), "Book 2. An explanation of the uses to which the instruments usually contained in a mathematical case are most generally applied" (pp.13-88), and a supplementary section, "Various occasional contributions" (19 unnumbered pages), carefully written in a calligraphic hand in black ink with engrossed headings, title page and final sectional title in pencil, 46 numbered ink, wash, and pencil illustrations of instruments and their uses, additional pencil sketches on 6 pages, altogether c.110 pages, plus blanks, 4to, paper watermarked "Alton Mill 1828", half green roan on marbled boards, wear to boards and spine, cloth collector's box
Literature
Tomash & Williams I20
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."
Catalogue Note
A finely illustrated guide to technical drawing and the use of mathematical instruments from the 1830s. The supplementary section provides examples of drawing perspective.