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GALILEO, DIFESA, VENICE, 1607, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 GBP
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Description
- Difesa... contro alle calunnie & imposture di Baldessar Capra Milanese, usategli si nella Considerazione astronomica sopra la nuova stella del M DC IIII come (& assai piu) nel publicare nuovamente come sua invenzione la fabrica, & gli usi del Compasso geometrico, & militare, sotto il titolo di Usus & fabrica circini cuiusdam proportionis, &c. Venice: Tommaso Baglioni, 1607
4to (240 x 170mm.), woodcut device of Baglioni on title-page, woodcut device of Roberto Meietti above colophon, woodcut initials and diagrams, ink correction on f.13 verso (expeditissima), blank leaf L4 used as rear pastedown, contemporary limp vellum, modern cloth box, occasional light staining, a few small wormholes in pastedowns, one just touching title-page, small tear to final leaf
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."