拍品 124
  • 124

CLAVIUS, GNOMONICES LIBRI OCTO, ROME, 1581, OLD VELLUM

估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • Gnomonices libri octo. Rome: Francesco Zanetti, 1581
Folio (330 x 225mm.), engraved title-page, woodcut initials and tailpieces, woodcut diagrams, woodcut printer's device above colophon, contemporary vellum, a few small corrections to the text in ink, occasional light browning, a few small wormholes in binding, joints split, lacking 4 pairs of ties

來源

"Abbatiae Carcerum", i.e. the abbey of Santa Maria delle Carceri (near Padua), engraved bookplate on inside covers (the abbey was sold by the Venetian state in 1690); Rev. Antonio de Lazzaris, canon of the Congregation of San Giorgio [in Alga?], inscription on inside front cover; TA, red monogram stamp on verso of title-page and elsewhere; bought from Martayan Lan, New York, 1990

出版

Tomash & Williams C101; Edit16 12671; USTC 822862

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."

拍品資料及來源

FIRST EDITION of Clavius's extensive description of fixed and portable sundials, including details on construction as well as use.