- 932
TURING, A. 4 ITEMS
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- A collection of 4 works, comprising:
i. "Some calculations of the Riemann zeta-function" [in:] Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, series 3, vol. 3, no. 9, March 1953, pp.99-117. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1953, original green printed wrappers, (bought from Yelm Books, Whitestone, 1999), [T&W T64; Origins of Cyberspace 938]ii. "The word problem in semi-groups with cancellation" [in:] Annals of Mathematics, second series, vol. 52., no. 2, September 1950, pp.491-505. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1950, original wrappers, (ownership stamp of M.G.L. Meyer, University of Chicago; bought from Yelm Books, Whitestone, NY, 1999), [T&W T66], slightly brownediii. "A method for the calculation of the zeta-function" [from:] Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society, series 2, vol. 48, 1943, pp.180-197. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1943, plain green wrappers, (bought from Dailey Rare Books, Los Angeles, 2006), [not in T&W]iv. "Solvable and unsolvable problems" [in:] Haslett, A.W., editor, Science News, vol. 31. London: Penguin Books, 1954, pp.7-23, original paper covers, preserved in cloth folding box, [T&W T63; Origins of Cyberspace 939]8vo
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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."