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OUGHTRED, THE CIRCLES OF PROPORTION, LONDON, 1632, 3 PARTS IN ONE, MODERN MOROCCO-BACKED CLOTH, HORBLIT COPY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The circles of proportion. London, 1632 [i.e. 1634]
FIRST EDITION (later issue), 3 parts in one (includes: "An addition unto the use of the instrument called the circles of proportion", and "To the English gentrie"), small 4to (176 x 128mm.), engraved additional title dated 1632 and 3 plates, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, errata leaf at end of first 2 parts, modern morocco-backed cloth, lacking printed title page and blank A1 to first part and final ?blank at end of second part, engraved title cut down and mounted, first plate worn and restored at edge, somewhat browned and soiled
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."