Lot 49
  • 49

BARREME, LIVRE D'ARITHMETIQUE, [PARIS], 1688, MANUSCRIPT ON PAPER, CONTEMPORARY RED MOROCCO GILT

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Livre d'Arithmetique de Monsieur G.D. Moreau... par moy G. Barreme Arithmeticien Ordinaire du Roy. [Paris], 1688
Folio (375 x 243mm.), manuscript on paper, 93ff., comprising title-page, 89 numbered leaves, two leaves of table, final leaf blank, contemporary French red morocco gilt with fleurs-de-lys stamped at corners of inner panel and lettered "Arithmetique" on both covers, spine gilt in compartment with fleurs-de-lys, gilt edges, modern folding buckram box, a few leaves somewhat stained, lower half of fol. 3 excised, a few small repairs to binding

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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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