- 627
SUBERVILLE, L'HENRY-METRE, INSTRUMENT ROYAL, ET UNIVERSEL, PARIS, 1598
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- L'Henry-metre, instrument royal, et universel, avec sa theorique, usage, et pratique demonstree. Paris: [Jamet Mettayer for] Adrien Perier, 1598
FIRST EDITION, 4to (212 x 146mm.), engraved portrait and 3 plates, woodcut illustrations and diagrams, modern morocco-backed boards, first few leaves very slightly wormed
來源
Pouchet-Debraux, bookplate; bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 2000, Catalogue 112, item 103, $9,500
出版
Tomash & Williams S213; FB 48578; Smith, Rara arithmetica p.409; USTC 352
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
This copy contains the portrait of Henri III, king of France, which is often missing (as in the Macclesfield and Honeyman copies). The instrument described is named after the king rather than the author.