GALILEO, OPERE, BOLOGNA, 1656-55, 2 VOLUMES, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM

FIRST COLLECTED EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (252 x 180mm.), half-titles, engraved frontispiece in volume 1 and one folding plate, engraved portrait, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, contemporary vellum (volume 2 seemingly a remboîtage in old vellum), uncut, modern folding cloth boxes, some leaves browned

Francesco Perrella, Naples, bookseller's label; bought from E.M. Lawson & Co., East Hagbourne, 1985

Tomash & Williams G9; Carli & Favaro 251; Cinti 132; Riccardi i, 518-9

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."

This collected edition contains hitherto unpublished material collected by Galileo's disciple, Vincenzo Viviani (1622-1703).