- 28
ARITHMETIC, A COLLECTION OF 7 SIXTEENTH-CENTURY GERMAN WORKS IN 6 VOLUMES
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 7 sixteenth-century German works in 6 volumes, comprising:
i. Gemma Frisius (1508-1555). Arithmeticae practicae methodus facilis. Wittenberg: Georg Rhau, 1548, 1 leaf errata, [T&W G32; Hoogendoorn p.357 GemF04; VD16 G1114; USTC 613003], [bound with] Morel, Thierry. Enchiridion ad verborum copiam haud infrugiferum, denuo multo quaam antea auctius emaculatiusque. Cologne: Martin Gymnich, 1546, 2 works in one volume, 8vo, woodcut initials, illustrations and diagrams (some hand-coloured), contemporary blindstamped pigskin, (Balzhasar Urceolus of Glauchau and Caspar von Mosham/Moshaim, early inscriptions; bought from Philip J. Pirages, McMinnville, OR, 2002), [cf. VD16 M6320, M6321 (1541, 1547 Gymnich editions)], minor worming and staining, some leaves removed at beginning (possibly blanks or manuscript leaves), binding slightly rubbed and soiledii. Lonitzer, Adam (1528-1586). Arithmetices brevis et utilis introductio, in eius artis studiosorum tyronum gratiam... conscripta. Frankfurt am Main: heirs of Christian Egenolff, 1581, title printed in red and black, modern speckled and blindstamped calf, (bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 2001), [T&W L130; USTC 613103 (2 copies only); VD16 ZV15575], tear to C6, minor dampstainingiii. Naboth, Valentin (1523-1593). De calculatoria numerorumque natura sectiones quatuor. Cologne: Johann Bathen for the heirs of Arnold Birckmann, 1556, 8vo, woodcut initials and diagrams, modern boards, (bought from Mediolanum, Milan, 1998), [T&W N1; VD16 N13], browning, title repaired at head (with loss of old ownership inscription)iv. Regius, Ulrich. Utriusque arithmetices epitome ex variis authoribus concinnata. Strassburg: Bartholomaeus Grüninger, 1536, FIRST EDITION, A8 blank, modern brown morocco, (Robert B. Honeyman (1897-1987), sale in these rooms, 10-11 November 1980, lot 2612, Erwin Tomash), [T&W R62; Benzing-Müller III, p.391 no. 8; USTC 704718; VD16 R610], G4 repaired at foot, slight dampstaining, minor worming at end, binding slightly rubbed with small loss to headv. Scheubel, Johann (1494-1570). Compendium arithmeticæ artis. Basel: (Jakob Kündig for Johann Oporinus), 1560, 8vo, woodcut initials and diagrams in text, modern half vellum, patterned boards, (bought from Luigi Gonnelli & figli, Florence, 1997), [T&W S38; USTC 623753; VD16 S2768], title repaired, some leaves at the beginning and end on stubs, some minor soiling or wormingvi. Steinmetz, Moritz (1529-1584). Arithmeticæ præcepta, in quæstiones redacta cum exemplis utilibus, ut facilius discentibus proponi, et ab iisdem intelligi possint. Leipzig: Hans Rambau, 1575, 8vo, P7-P8 blank, folding table at end, modern calf, (bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1993), [T&W S182; USTC 613098; VD16 S8819], minor tears to table, a few leaves browned or trimmed
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."