- 908
SLIDE RULE - MANUALS IN GERMAN AND ITALIAN, 8 VOL.
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200 - 400 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 8 volumes, comprising:
i. Harkort, Eduard (1797-1836). Plani-stereometrisches Schieblineal. Cologne: Johann Peter Bachem, 1824, one engraved plate and one printed table, both folding, contemporary half calf, [T&W H14], title slightly soiled, a few old library stamps, binding somewhat wornii. Sella, Quintino (1827-1884). Teorica e pratica del regolo calcolatore. Turin: Stamperia Reale, 1859, folding plate, [T&W S82]iii. Ruth, Franz. Theorie der logarithmischen Rechenschieber. Graz: Leuschner & Lubensky, 1878, [T&W R128]iv. Favaro, Antonio (1847-1922). Sulla Elica calcolatoria di Fuller [extracted from Atti del R. Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti, vol. 5, ser. 5. Venice, 1879], pp.[495]-520, modern wrappers, [T&W F27]v. Rohrberg, Albert (1887-1966). Theorie und Praxis des Rechenschiebers. Leipzig und Berlin: B.G. Teubner, 1916, [T&W R107; Randell 1982 p.506]vi. Idem. Der Rechenstab in Unterricht aller Schularten. Berlin & Munich: R. Oldenbourg, 1929, [not in T&W]vii. Idem. Theorie und Praxis des logarithmischen Rechenstabes. Leipzig: B.G. Teubner, 1950, [not in T&W]viii. Fritzen, Johannes. Der praktische Rechenhelfer. Stuttgart: Franckhs Technischer Verlag, [?1922], [T&W F100] 8vo, all but nos. i and iv in original bindings
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."