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LONGTITUDE. A TABLE OF THE STATUTES PUBLICK AND PRIVATE. ANNO REGNI ANNÆ REGINÆ. 1714
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描述
- An Act for Providing a Publick Reward for such Person or Persons as shall Discover the Longitude at Sea [bound in 'A Table of the Statutes Publick and Private ... 1713 (-1714)']. London: John Baskett, 1714
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Folio (286 x 180mm.), contemporary calf, shelf label on spine, speckled edges, minor browning, binding slightly rubbed
出版
Grolier / Horblitt 42a
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."
拍品資料及來源
THE ORIGINAL ACT OF 1714 REWARDING THE SEARCH FOR LONGITUDE. "An early example of a means adopted by a government forencouraging scientific discovery and progress" (Grolier / Horblitt). The act is here found in its full context of Acts of the first session of Parliament in 1714.