拍品 637
  • 637

A COLLECTION OF 3 VOLUMES ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE IN FRENCH

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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述

  • A collection of 3 volumes in French, comprising:
i. [Anonymous]. Le calcul des payemens en espèces jointes et séparées de la monnoye nouvelle: pour savoir promptement en combien de maniéres differentes l'on peut payer une somme de livres, en Louis d'or de 12l. 10s. & ecus blancs de 66s. Lyon: André Canier, 1691, 12mo, contemporary calf gilt, speckled edges, (bought from Rogers Turner, London, 1993), [T&W R22; not recorded by Merland], browning, binding wormed and refurbishedii. [Anonymous]. Nouvelle methode pour trouver facilement & en peu de tems la valeur de quelque nombre que ce sort de Louis d'argent, d'ecus d'or, lys d'or, de pistoles & de Louis d'or, avec un nouveau calcul pour les rentes, depuis le denier sept jusques au denier trente. Augmentée. Paris: Jean Guignard, 1686, 32mo, contemporary calf gilt, speckled edges, (De Revillout, ink stamps to title; bought from Rogers Turner, London, 1998), [T&W R23], minor dampstaining, binding slightly worn and delaminating, with spine ends chippediii. Barrême, François (1638-1703?). Le livre des aydes, domaine, et finances. Tres-utile à toute sorte de personnes; particulierment aux Traitans, & aux commis; & mesme à ceux qui aspirent à y estre emplotez. Aux marchands, cabaretiers, bouchers, & autres qui en payent les droits. Paris: Denys Thierry, 1685, 12mo, additional engraved title, woodcut head-and tail-pieces, contemporary calf gilt, speckled edges, (Marpartien Tournielle?, signature on title; bought from Rogers Turner, London, 1991), [T&W B97; Hoock & Jeannin II/B9.10], minor staining, binding repaired and rebacked retaining original spine

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."