Lot 886
  • 886

NOMOGRAPHY. COLLECTION OF 19 WORKS

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
Bidding Closed

Description

  • A collection of 19 works, comprising:
I. Allcock, Harold John (1897-1947) and Jones, John Reginald. The Nomogram. The theory and practical construction of computation charts. London: Isaac Pitman, 1932, original cloth gilt, [T&W A61]ii. Baum, Frank George (1870-1932). An alternating current calculating device. For the use of electrical engineers. Stanford, CA: Author, 1902, with calculating device,  original wrappers, lacking upper wrapper, lower wrapper detached, [T&W B114]iii. Brodetsky, Selig (1888-1954). A first course in nomography. London: G. Bell and Sons, 1925, original cloth, (Edinburgh University Library), [T&W B260]iv. Douglass, Raymond Donald (born 1894) and Adams, Douglas Payne (born 1909). Elements of nomography. New York: McGraw Hill, 1947, original cloth, dust-jacket, jacket slightly chipped, [T&W D64]v. Lalanne, Léon Louis Chrétien (1811-1892). Mémoire sur les tables graphiques et sur la géométrie anamorphique appliquées a diverses questions qui se rattachent a l’art de l’ingénieur. Paris: Carilian-Goeury et V. Dalmont, 1846, modern boards, original wrappers bound in, some slight spotting, [T&W L17]vi. Lambert, René (1900-1964). Structure générale des nomogrammes et des systémes nomographiques. Paris: Hermann et Cie., 1937, original paper covers, [T&W L21]vii. Lefroid, Louis. Abaque d'extraction de racines et d'elevation aux puissances d'un nombre quelconque. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1953, one folding oblong sheet, inserted into wrappers, [T&W L56]viii. Lipka, Joseph (1883-1924). Graphical and mechanical computation. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1918, original cloth, [T&W L117]ix. Luckey, [Christian] Paul (1884-1949). Einführung in die Nomographie. Erster teil: Die funktionsleiter. Leipzig: B.G. Teubner, 1918, original wrappers, browned, covers detached, [T&W L140]x. Meyer zur Capellen, Walther (1902-1985). Leitfaden der Nomographie. Berlin, Göttingen & Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 1953, original cloth, [T&W M97]xi. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’ (1862-1938). "Sur la methode nomographique la plus generale resultant de la position relative de deux plans superposes" [from:] Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Séances de L'Académie des Sciences, 31 January, 1898. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1898, wrappers, author's signature stamp and "Hommage de l'Auteur", (Weinreb Collection, Bloomsbury, 28 October 1999, lot 84, Erwin Tomash), [T&W O9]xii. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’. "Sur la resolution nomographique du triangle de position pour une latitude donnée" [in:] Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Séances de L'Académie des Sciences, Vol. 135, No. 18, November 3, 1902 pp.728-730. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1902, original wrappers, wrappers detached, [T&W O11]xiii. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’. Calcul graphique et nomographie. Paris: Octave Doin, [1908], original orange cloth printed in black and red, [T&W O12]xiv. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’. Calcul graphique et nomographie. Paris: Octave Doin, [1914], original orange cloth printed in black and red, [T&W O13]xv. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’ . Calcul graphique et nomographie. Paris: Octave Doin, [1914], original orange paper covers printed in black and red, [T&W O14]xvi. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’.  Deux conferences sur la nomographie donnée les 28 et 29 juillet 1914 à l'Université d'Edimbourg... [from:] L'Enseignement Mathématique No. du 15 Novembre 1916 et No. de Janvier-Mars 1917. Paris: L'Enseignement Mathématique, 1916-17, original printed wrappers, [T&W O18]xvii. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’.  Traité de nomographie. Théorie des abaques. Applications pratiques. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1899, contemporary quarter morocco, (Franklin Institute Library, Philadelphia; bought from the Antiquarian Scientist, 1989), [T&W O22; Origins of Cyberspace 245]xviii. Ocagne, Philibert Maurice d’. Traité de nomographie. Étude générale de la représentation graphique cotée des équations a un nombre quelconque de variables applications pratiques. Paris: Gauthier-Villars, 1921, wrappers, preserved in quarter cloth folding box, disbound, [T&W O24]xix. Swett, George Wright. Construction of alignment charts. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1928, original cloth8vo or 4to (19) 

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing 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."