拍品 245
  • 245

GROLLIER DE SERVIERE, RECUEIL D'OUVRAGES CURIEUX DE MATHEMATIQUE ET DE MECANIQUE, PARIS, 1751, CONTEMPORARY CALF

估價
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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描述

  • Recueil d’ouvrages curieux de mathematique et de mecanique... seconde edition, revue, corrigée & augmentée de nouvelles machines. Paris: C.A. Jombert, 1751
Third edition, 4to (253 x 190mm.), half-title, 93 engraved plates (numbered 1-88, with additional plates 31A, 52A, 56A, 72A, and 84A-D, and no plates 39, 48 or 76 (not called for)), plate list and errata at end, contemporary calf, spine gilt, modern folding cloth box, some leaves browned, spine and joints rather worn

來源

bought from Luis Bardón Mesa, Madrid, 1983

出版

Tomash & Williams G91

Condition

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.
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拍品資料及來源

Although this is described as "seconde edition" on the title, it is in fact the third. Earlier editions were published in 1719 (see lot 244) and 1733.