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BION, THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRINCIPAL USES OF MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, LONDON, 1723, CONTEMPORARY CALF
估價
600 - 800 GBP
招標截止
描述
- The construction and principal uses of mathematical instruments... to which are added, the construction and uses of such instruments as are omitted by M. Bion; particularly of those invented or improved by the English. By Edmund Stone. London: H.W. for John Senex and Wiliam Taylor, 1723
Folio (340 x 220mm.), title printed in red and black, 26 folding engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, modern folding cloth box, a number of plates and a few leaves at end browned, binding rebacked
來源
Charles, Viscount Bruce of Ampthill (1682-1747), bookplate on verso of title; bought from William Dawson and Sons, London, 1980
出版
Tomash & Williams B159; ESTC T162523
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
A survey of the full range of mathematical instruments then available by the French royal instrument maker (ingénieur du roi pour les instruments de mathématique). First edition of this translation by Edward Stone (1702-1768), a self-taught mathematician from Scotland, elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1725.