- 863
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS - INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS, 3 VOL.
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 3 instructional manuals, comprising:
I. Phélippeaux, L.M. Du compas de proportion dans la pratique de la perspective. Paris: Goeury & l'auteur, 1819, 8vo, half-title, 6 folding engraved plates, modern blue half calf, (unidentified inkstamp, crowned initials HG; Arnaud de Vitry d'Avaucourt (1926-2012), sale Sotheby's, 10 April 2002, lot 684, Erwin Tomash), [T&W P67]ii. Wiessner, Gottfried. Beschreibung eines neuen mathematischen Instruments. Jena: Cröker, 1823, 8vo, folding engraved plate, contemporary wrappers, unopened, (bought from B.M. Israel, 1996), [T&W W59]iii. Mascheroni, Lorenzo (1750-1800). Géométrie du compas... traduite de l'Italien par A.M. Carette... seconde édition. Paris: Bachelier, 1828, 8vo, half-title, 14 folding engraved plates, modern boards, (bought from Rogers Turner, 1994), [T&W M58], occasional slight spotting
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."