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KÖBEL, ASTROLABII DECLARATIO EIUSDEMQUE USUS, PARIS, 1545
估價
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Astrolabii declaratio, eiusdemque usus. Paris: (Jean Loys for) Guillaume Richard, 1545
8vo (164 x 100mm.), woodcut device on title, woodcut illustrations, last leaf blank, modern boards, modern folding cloth box, single wormhole running throughout, title soiled and slightly frayed at foot, without folding plate
來源
Edward Dimmock, note of presentation to him from John Everard (translator of Hermes Trismegistus), dated 1620, inscription on title; bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1989, Catalogue 10, item 70
出版
Tomash & Williams K59; Benzing, Köbel, no. 127; BP16 112151; Houzeau & Lancaster 3257; USTC 199732; cf. Instruments in print 19 (1535 edition)
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.
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."
拍品資料及來源
A guide to the use of the astrolabe, written to accompany Stoeffler's treatise of 1513, which was printed by Köbel (see lot 620). “Certains exemplaires ont une planche dépliante avec figure de l'astrolabe, récapitulant une partie des figures du texte, augmenté de 3 figures” (BP16).