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MEMOIRS OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, 1822-1829, 3 VOL., CONTEMPORARY HALF RUSSIA
估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述
- Memoirs of the Astronomical Society of London. London: Baldwin, Cradock and Joy [vol.3 Priestley and Weale], 1822-1826-1829
FIRST EDITION, volumes 1-3, 4to (265 x 205mm.), 14 engraved plates, 2 folding, one folding printed table, contemporary half russia, spines gilt, most plates offset, a few slightly cropped, contents leaves in vol.2 misbound, vol.1 and 3 rebacked retaining original spines
來源
Ashley, bookplate; bought from Spink and Son, 1977
出版
Tomash & Williams A107, B32
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
Charles Babbage was one of the founders of the Astronomical Society, which later became the Royal Astronomical Society. He contributed four papers to the Memoirs: "A note on the application of machinery to the calculation of astronomical tables", [T&W B40; Van Sinderen 17; Origins of Cyberspace 33; Randell 1979 p.107]
"Notice respecting some errors common to many tables of logarithms", [T&W B41; Van Sinderen 32]
"Observations on the application of machinery to the computation of mathematical tables", [T & W B45; Van Sinderen 19; Origins of Cyberspace 33; Randell 1979 p.107]
"On a New Zenith Micrometer", [T&W B36; Van Sinderen 25]
Another paper in these volumes is of relevance here:
"Address of Henry Thomas Colebrooke, president of the Astronomical Society of London, on presenting the gold medal to Charles Babbage", [T&W C117; Randell 1979 p.119]
"Notice respecting some errors common to many tables of logarithms", [T&W B41; Van Sinderen 32]
"Observations on the application of machinery to the computation of mathematical tables", [T & W B45; Van Sinderen 19; Origins of Cyberspace 33; Randell 1979 p.107]
"On a New Zenith Micrometer", [T&W B36; Van Sinderen 25]
Another paper in these volumes is of relevance here:
"Address of Henry Thomas Colebrooke, president of the Astronomical Society of London, on presenting the gold medal to Charles Babbage", [T&W C117; Randell 1979 p.119]