GALILEO, LE OPERAZIONI DEL COMPASSO, BOLOGNA, 1656, MODERN BROWN MOROCCO

4to (230 x 161mm.), woodcut vignette on title-page, woodcut initials, woodcut diagrams, folding engraved plate, modern brown leather, cloth folding box, lacking engraved frontispiece (offsetting visible on title-page), B1 torn at head with slight loss of text, first few leaves reinforced in gutter

bought from B. & L. Rootenberg Rare Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, 1985

Tomash & Williams G14; Opere: Carli & Favaro 251, Cinti 132, Riccardi i, 518

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."

An extract from Dozza's complete works of Galileo.