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SOLSKI, PRAXIS NOVA & EXPEDITISSIMA MESURANDI GEOMETRICÈ, KRAKOW, 1688
估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述
- Praxis nova & expeditissima mesurandi geometricè. Krakow: Franciszek Cezary, 1688
FIRST EDITION, 4to (186 x 150mm.), half-title, title with woodcut arms on verso, 16 woodcut diagrams on eight folding leaves tipped to fore-edge margins, woodcut diagrams in the text, early presentation inscription on half-title, contemporary vellum, gilt edges
來源
bought from Mediolanum, Milan, 1984
出版
Tomash & Williams S161; De Backer-Sommervogel VII, 1374; Estreicher XXIX, 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."
拍品資料及來源
A textbook of theoretical and practical geometry, with conversion tables of Polish units of measurement. An architect and a Jesuit, Solski was chaplain from 1654 to 1661 at the Polish Embassy at Constantinople. He practiced architecture on his return to Poland, designing his first building in 1670.