- 896
ROGET, PETER MARK (1779-1869)
估價
600 - 800 GBP
招標截止
描述
- "Description of a new instrument for performing mechanically the involution and evolution of numbers" from Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London, vol. 105, pp.9-28. [London: Royal Society of London,] 1815
4to (260 x 200mm.), 3 plates (2 folding), disbound, second plate trimmed
來源
bought from Michael Phelps, London, 1983
出版
Tomash & Williams R104
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."
"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
In 1814 Peter M. Roget, a London physician most famous for his thesaurus, invented the concept of the log-log scale that was eventually adopted as a standard scale on a slide rule. This paper, which presents his concept for the new instrument, was read to the Royal Society of London on 17 November and resulted in his election to the society. He served as secretary from 1827 to 1849.