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TAPP, THE SEA-MAN'S KALENDER, LONDON, 1674, CONTEMPORARY CALF, REBACKED
估價
800 - 1,200 GBP
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描述
- The sea-man's calendar: or, an ephemerides of the sun, moon, and certain... fixed stars. As also, a table of the longitude and latitude of all the most eminent places of the world, first calculated by John Tap. Since corrected, and enlarged with many additions... [newly edited by] Henry Phillippes. London: W. Godbid for E. Hurlock, 1674
4to (184 x 133mm.), a few woodcut illustrations, contemporary calf, binding rebacked, upper cover detached
來源
Tixall Library [Staffordshire], book label; Charles Turner (1886-1973), his bequest in 1968 to Keele University (deaccessioned in 1998), bookplate; bought from Simon Finch, London, 2001
出版
Tomash & Williams P72; Adams & Waters 3548; ESTC R184869; Hill, Turner Collection, p.176; Wing T162; cf. Instruments in print 6 (1672 edition)
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
John Tapp's The seaman's calendar, the first attempt at a nautical almanac, was first published in 1602. This edition, one of many, was edited by Henry Phillippes.