- 7A
ALEXANDER, LOGOMETRON, ARNHEM, 1665
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Logometron architecturæ militaris, Freitagianæ. Kunstmäss der Freitagischen Bevestigung. Arnhem: J.F. Haag, 1665
FIRST EDITION, oblong 8vo (95 x 155mm.), 12 engraved plates, 2 double-page or folding, a further larger folding plate loosely inserted, contemporary vellum, some slight browning
來源
Bibliothek des K.S. Artillerie-Corps, Saxony, inkstamps on title; bought from Bernard Quaritch, London, 1998
出版
Tomash & Williams A58; STCN 831383801
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."
拍品資料及來源
A rare work on the sector. “After introducing the history of the sector and giving credit to Galileo, he describes the scales and tables on the instrument and the elementary operations it can perform. This is followed by some simple arithmetic problems. He then quickly introduces more complex problems involving military fortification, geometry, and surveying” (Tomash & Williams).