拍品 876
- 876
MECHANICAL CALCULATORS, GRANT, 4 WORKS IN 6 VOLUMES
估價
500 - 700 GBP
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描述
- A collection of four works in six volumes, comprising:
i. Grant, George Barnard (1849-1917). "On a new difference engine" [in:] American Journal of Science and arts, third series, vol. 2, no. 8, August 1871, pp.113-117. New Haven: American Journal of Science and Arts, 1871, 8vo, original wrappers, [T&W G71], browning, lacking spine, gatherings detached ii. Grant, George Barnard. "A new calculating machine" [in:] American Journal of Science and Arts, third series, vol. 8, no. 46, pp.277-284. New Haven: American Journal of Science and Arts, 1874, 8vo, library cloth, spine gilt, brown endpapers, loose photograph of Grant’s machine inside, [T&W G71; Origins of Cyberspace 309], minor tears to margins iii. Wilson, Joseph, editor. The masterpieces of the centennial international exhibition illustrated. Philadelphia: Gebbie & Barrie, 1876, 3 volumes, 4to, numerous plates and illustrations, brown morocco gilt, all edges gilt, (bought from Elgen, 1996), [T&W G70], rubbed iv. Grant, George Barnard. A performance on the "ciphering hand-organ". Lexington, MA: George B. Grant, 1895, 8vo, printed in red and black, wrappers, pencil annotations to wrappers, (bought from Jeremy Norman, 1994), [T&W G73] wrappers loose, minor browning
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."