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ADAMS, GEOMETRICAL AND GRAPHICAL ESSAYS, LONDON, 1791
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Geometrical and graphical essays, containing a description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling and perspective. London: printed for the author by R. Hindmarsh, 1791
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (203 x 123mm.), engraved frontispiece and 32 folding plates, contemporary sheep, a few plate numerals cropped, plate 2 torn and frayed and crudely repaired (without loss), binding rebacked
Provenance
M. General Adams, book label; Adams of Holyland [Pembrokeshire], modern bookplate loosely inserted; bought from James Burmester, Bristol, UK, 2001
Literature
Tomash & Williams A10; ESTC T88416
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."
Catalogue Note
George Adams, the younger, was mathematical-instrument maker to the king, and optician to the prince of Wales. Pages 486-500 comprise "A catalogue of mathematical and philosophical instruments, made and sold by George Adams", with printed prices.