- 546
READY-RECKONERS, AMERICAN, 5 VOLUMES
估價
500 - 700 GBP
招標截止
描述
- A collection of 5 volumes, comprising:
i. Fenning, Daniel. Der geschwinde Rechner. Germantown, PA: Christoph Saur, 1774, 8vo, early annotations, contemporary calf-backed boards, [not in T&W; Bötte & Tannhof 434; ESTC W19354; Evans 13275; Karpinski p.55], rebacked ii. Fenning, Daniel. Der geschwinde Rechner. Reading, PA: Benjamin Johnson, 1789, 8vo, contemporary calf, modern cloth box, [T&W F37; Bötte & Tannhof 748; Bristol B6944; ESTC W19355 (6 copies); Karpinski p.56; Shipton & Mooney 45473] iii. Fenning, Daniel. The ready reckoner, or the trader’s sure guide, adapted to the use of all who deal by wholesale or retail… A table shewing the weight and value of gold and silver... in Pennsylvania and New-York. Reading, PA: Benjamin Johnson, 1789, 8vo, contemporary calf, modern cloth box, inscription of Samuel Carter (bought from Ximenes, Kempsford, 1988), [T&W F38; ESTC W19347; Evans 21822; Karpinski p.54], rebacked iv. Wilkinson, William (1760-1852). The federal calculator, and American ready reckoner. Providence, RI: Carter and Wilkinson, 1795, 8vo, contemporary sheep-backed boards, modern cloth box, (bought from Heritage, Los Angeles, 1989), [T&W F35; Alden 1453; ESTC W12218; Evans 29892; Karpinski p.113; Kress, B.3065] v. Fenning, Daniel. The federal ready reckoner; or trader's valuable guide, in purchasing and selling all kinds of articles... calculated in the Federal currency. Worcester, MA: Leonard Worcester, 1795, 8vo, contemporary sheep, modern cloth box, inscription of Nathan Stone (bought from Kenneth Nebenzahl, Chicago, 1987), [T&W F36; ESTC W6963; Evans 28666; Karpinski p.55]
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."
"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."