Lot 51
  • 51

BARTOLI, DEL MODO DI MISURARE, VENICE, 1564

Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Del modo di misurare le distantie, le superficie, i corpi, le piante, le provincie, le prospettive, & tutte le altre cose terrene, che possono occorrere a gli huomini, secondo le vere regole d'Euclide, & de gli altri piu lodati scrittori. Venice: Francesco de' Franceschi, 1564
FIRST EDITION, 4to (225 x 170mm.), elaborate woodcut border on title-page, woodcut portrait of the author, woodcut initials and headpieces, woodcut diagrams, 2 folding woodcut plates, signature M in duplicate, contemporary vellum, ties, last leaf holed affecting a few letters

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.
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."