拍品 594
  • 594

SCHWENTER, DELICIAE PHYSICO-MATHEMATICAE, NUREMBERG, 1636, MODERN HALF CALF

估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述

  • Deliciae Physico-Mathematicae. Oder Mathemat: und Philosophische Erquickstunden. Nuremberg: Jeremias Dümler, 1636
4to (185 x 144mm.), engraved title-page, woodcut initials and tailpieces, woodcut illustrations, typeset music, modern calf-backed boards, red edges, title-page repaired at edges, second leaf repaired at head, some browning, lower corner of Nnn3 restored

來源

bought from Antiquariat Gerhard Renner, Albstadt-Tailfingen, 2000

出版

Tomash & Williams S67; Dünnhaupt p.1972 no. 2.I.1; VD17 7:691292P (records two more issues of the same year); Zollinger p.136 no. 283

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

拍品資料及來源

A popular encyclopedic work of recreational mathematics, including, apparently, the first illustration of a fountain pen on p.520.