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Ampère, André-Marie and Jacques Babinet.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Exposé des nouvelles découvertes sur l'éléctricité et le magnétisme. Paris: Méquignon-Marvis, 1822, 8vo (206 x 125mm.), calf-backed boards, [Sotheran I, 5751], spotting, spine and edges worn
- Paper
Ampère, André-Marie. Description d'un appareil électro-dynamique. Paris: Crochard, 1824, 8vo (202 x 122mm.), 1 folding plate, marbled boards, repairs to title--Ibid. Précis de la théorie des phénomènes électro-dynamiques. Paris: Crochard and Bachelier, 1824, 8vo (202 x 122mm.), folding plate, paper wrapper, [Gartrell 593], title browned and loose, some spotting and browning, wrapper torn at spine--Ibid. Note sur l'action mutuelle d'un aimant et d'un conducteur voltaique. Paris: Bachelier, 1828, 8vo (203 x 124mm.), 1 folding plate, marbled boards, [Gartrell 592], tear to lower corner of title (restored) with no loss of text, plate detached
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
Catalogue Note
Four works from the series of papers describing Ampère's groundbreaking investigations into electrodynamics, inspired by Hans Christian Oersted's 1820 discovery of electromagnetism.