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Wing, Vincent
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Wing, Vincent
- Astronomia Britannica: in qua per novam, concinnioremque methodum, hi quinque tractatus traduntur. 1. Logistica astronomica... 2. Trigonometria... 3. Doctrina sphaerica... 4. Theoria planetarum... 5. Tabulae novae astronomicae... cui accessit Observationum astronomicarum synopsis compendiaria... cui additur Postscriptum de refractione. London: John Macock for George Sawbridge, 1669
- Paper
folio (304 x 189mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, woodcut diagrams, engraved illustration, contemporary sprinkled calf, neatly rebacked with red morocco lettering-piece and spine gold-tooled in period style, traces of chaining staple on upper cover, covers slightly scraped
Literature
Wing W2986; Houzeau & Lancaster 9232
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
Wing's posthumous Astronomia britannica, a lengthy treatise on the Copernican movements of the planets, supported by observations by earlier astronomers and ones by Wing and his English contemporaries, was his most significant publication. It influenced astronomers both in England and abroad and resulted in the acceptance of the Copernican planetary system over the Tychonian model.