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NORMAN, THE NEW ATTRACTIVE, 1592; [BOROUGH], A DISCOURSE OF THE VARIATION OF THE COMPASSE, 1592, 2 PARTS IN 1 VOL.
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描述
- The new attractive. Containing a short discourse of the magnes or loadstone... hereunto are annexed certaine necessary rules for the arte of navigation... newly corrected and amended by M.W.B[orough]. London: E. Allde for Hew Astley, 1592
[Borough, William] A discourse of the variation of the compasse, or magneticall needle... and is to be annexed to the New attractive. London: E. Allde for Heugh Astley, 1562 [1592] Third edition, 2 parts in one volume, 4to (192 x 137mm.), titles within typographic border, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, tables, colophon leaf at end of first part, late eighteenth-century half calf, occasional slight damp-staining, binding slightly worn
來源
John Scott (1830-1903) and Robert Lyons Scott (1871-1939), shipbuilders, the latter’s gift in 1921 to The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Scott Library Collection, book label; Christie's, Scott Library sale, 4-5 December 1974, lot 354, £1,900, Traylen; bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1989
出版
Tomash & Williams N44 (and B210); Adams & Waters 2703; ESTC S94496; STC 18649; Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Catalogue of the Scott Collection, compiled by Betty Cooper (London, 1954), nos. 36-37
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
VERY RARE AT AUCTION. Apart from the present copy, only the highly imperfect
Honeyman copy has been seen in the salerooms these past fifty years. "This book has been called one of the first truly scientific books published in England. It is the first English work devoted to the use of the compass, and it contains Norman's proposal for a magnetic field of force acting independently of matter - one of the most important concepts in the history of science. William Gilbert credits Norman with the discovery of the phenomenon of dip of the magnetic needle" (Tomash & Williams).
Borough's work is always found as the second part of Norman's New attractive.
Honeyman copy has been seen in the salerooms these past fifty years. "This book has been called one of the first truly scientific books published in England. It is the first English work devoted to the use of the compass, and it contains Norman's proposal for a magnetic field of force acting independently of matter - one of the most important concepts in the history of science. William Gilbert credits Norman with the discovery of the phenomenon of dip of the magnetic needle" (Tomash & Williams).
Borough's work is always found as the second part of Norman's New attractive.