Antiquarian Horology: A Private Library. Online Auction

June 27, 2013

LOT 5

Lot 5

Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807)

Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807)
Lot 5 Details
Ferdinand Berthoud (1727-1807)

ESSAI SUR L'HORLOGERIE DANS LEQUEL ON TRAITE DE CET ART RELATIVEMENT A L’USAGE CIVIL, A L’ASTRONOMY ET A LA NAVIGATION

volume I, 1763, 1st edition, half title, 477pp., plus 9 full page tables and 19 fold out engravings, Paris, J. Cl. Jombert, Musier, Ch. J. Panckoucke, in full calf boards, raised band spine with green title

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $264
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Galerie d'Horlogerie Ancienne, Geneva

CONDITION DETAILS

Toned, minor foxing.

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