Lot 453A
  • 453A

NAPIER, RADDOLOGIA, OVERO ARIMMETICA VIRGOLARE IN DUE LIBRI DIVISA, VERONA, 1623, CONTEMPORARY VELLUM

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Raddologia, overo arimmetica virgolare in due libri divisa (translated by Marco Locatello). Verona: Angelo Tamo, 1623
FIRST ITALIAN EDITION, 8vo (158 x 100mm.), 7 woodcut plates and tables, all but one folding, woodcut illustrations, contemporary vellum with label on spine, somewhat spotted, title slightly soiled, binding with slight loss to upper cover and head of spine

Provenance

bought from Richard Arkway, New York, 1986

Literature

Tomash & Williams N8; Macdonald, Napier, p.133; Riccardi ii, 44 (under Locatello); USTC 4008061

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."

Catalogue Note

This translation contains additional commentary added by Locatello, as well as illustrations not appearing in the original.