- 631
SURVEYING, 4 VOL. IN FRENCH
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描述
- A collection of four volumes, comprising:
i. Abraham, Jean. L'arithmetique, arpentage universel, geometrie inaccessible, toise des bastimens, la fabrique & usage des quadrans sollaires & autre geometrie par la reigle, & le compas. Rouen: Claude le Villain, 1635, 8vo, title printed in red and black, woodcut diagrams, some annotations in text, contemporary vellum, (Arnaud de Vitry d'Avaucourt (1926-2012), sale in these rooms, 3 November 1998, lot 1, Erwin Tomash), [T&W A4; Hoock & Jeannin II/A2.7; USTC 6813464 (locating British Library only)], text slightly soiled and spotted, binding somewhat wornii. Bullet, Pierre (1639-1716). Traité de l'usage du pantomètre; instrument géométrique propre à prendre toutes sortes d'angles, mesurer les distances. Paris: André Pralard, 1675, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, full-page arms on verso of printed title and full-page illustrations, contemporary calf, spine gilt, (bought from Hugues de Latude, Paris, 1998), [T&W B288], text slightly brownediii. Picard, Jean (1620-1682). Traité du nivellement. Paris: Estienne Michallet, 1684, 8vo, 4 engraved plates (2 full-page and 2 half-page), woodcut diagrams, errata leaf at end, contemporary calf, spine gilt, (bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1984), [T&W P73], binding rubbed and with some weariv. Lefebure, Simon (1720-1770). Nouveau traité du nivellement. Potsdam & Paris: Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1753, 4to, 7 folding engraved plates, original wrappers, uncut, partly unopened, (Moirandat Auktion, 9 October 1999, lot 409, Erwin Tomash), [T&W L54; VD18 10423087], backstrip defective
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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."