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CALENDAR, 6 VOLUMES
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 6 volumes, comprising:
i. Congregatio Major Academica Bambergensis. Fontes biblici, divinae, humanaeq[ue] scientiae rivis sonori ac divites. Bamberg: Typis Episcopalibus (Johann Jakob Immel), 1608, 2 parts, 12mo, folding engraved frontispiece, 7 folding plates, 5 with volvelles, contemporary calf, bookplate of the Dukes of Arenberg, (Reiss & Auvermann, Auktion 47, 7-10 April 1992, lot 5051; bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1992), [T&W F83; VD17 12:119208Y] ii. Hopton, Arthur (1587/1588-1614). A concordancy of yeares. Containing a new, easie, and most exact computation of time, according to the English account. London: Nicholas Okes for Thomas Adams, 1615, 4to, bookplate of John Hopton, contemporary vellum, (bought from Jeffrey D. Mancevice, Worcester, MA, 1994), [T&W H163; ESTC S104206; STC 13779] iii. Beveridge, William (1637-1708). Institutionum chronologicarum libri II. London: Thomas Roycraft for Walter Kettilby, 1669, 4to, contemporary sheep, (bought from E. M. Lawson, East Hagbourne, 1992, Catalogue 258, item 15), [T&W B147; ESTC R231039; Wing B2095], somewhat worn iv. Muncker, Philipp (active 1650-1680). De intercalatione variarum gentium, et præsertim Romanorum, libri quatuor. Leiden: Jacobus Hackius, 1680, 8vo, old vellum, later label, (bought from Hamburger Antiquariat, 1998), [T&W M147; Hoogendoorn p.680 Muncke01; STCN 840052413], [T&W M147] v. Holder, William (1616-1698). A discourse concerning time, with application of the natural day, and lunar month, and solar year, as natural... The second edition. London: J. Heptinstall for Phil. Monkton, 1701, 8vo, later calf, (bought from Chaucer Head, Presteigne, 1999, Catalogue 43, item 139),[T&W H149; ESTC T140328] vi. Schillgren, Nicolaus [respondent; Conrad Quensel, praeses (1676-1732)]. Computus manualis breviter expositus quem favente deo & suffragante ampliss. Lund: Habereger, 1726, 8vo, disbound, loosely inserted into later marbled wrappers, (Ben Weinreb Computer Collection, sale, Bloomsbury, 28 October 1999. lot 208, Erwin Tomash), [T&W Q1]
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."