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NEWTON, OPTICKS, LONDON, 1718, CONTEMPORARY CALF REBACKED
估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述
- Opticks: or, a treatise of the reflections, refractions, inflections and colours of light. The second edition, with additions. London: for W. and J. Innys, 1718
8vo (192 x 117mm.), woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, a few diagrams, final leaf containing list of books for sale by Will. Innys, 12 folding engraved plates, contemporary calf, modern folding box, front flyleaf detached, edges of plates slightly soiled, binding slightly stained, rebacked, lower cover detached
來源
George Wald (1906-1997, Nobel Prize winner in Physiology in 1967), inscription on flyleaf
出版
ESTC T18663; Wallis 175
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."
"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."