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MACKAY, THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF FINDING THE LONGITUDE, ABERDEEN, 1801, BOUND WITH 2 OTHERS, 2 VOL., CONTEMPORARY CALF
估價
800 - 1,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- The theory and practice of finding the longitude at sea or land... second edition, improved and enlarged. Aberdeen: printed for the author by J. Chalmers, 1801, half-titles, engraved portrait and 8 folding plates, "addenda et corrigenda" leaf at end of vol.2, bound with:
The description and use of the sliding rule. London: printed for W. Heather [&c.], 1799, FIRST EDITION, advertisement leaf at end The commencement of the nineteenth century, determined upon unerring principles. Aberdeen: printed for the author by W. Rettie, 1800, FIRST EDITION, advertisement leaf at end together 3 works in 2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 130mm.), contemporary tree calf, spines decorated in gilt with red morocco labels, portrait very slightly stained
來源
Peter Macdougal, signature on title of last work; bought from Roger Gaskell, Warboys, 1993, Catalogue 8, item 51, £600
出版
Tomash & Williams M14 (also M10, M8); ESTC T91216, T91123, T11437
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 very good copy. Mackay wrote extensively on maritime subjects, particularly navigation, as well as on the use of the slide rule and mathematical tables.