Antiquarian Horology: A Private Library. Online Auction

June 27, 2013

LOT 8

Lot 8

Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)

Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)
Lot 8 Details
Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)

THE ELEMENTS OF CLOCK AND WATCH-WORK, ADAPTED TO PRACTICE. IN TWO ESSAYS

1766, 4to., first edition, 192pp., plus index and 16 engraved folding plates, London, Printed for the Author, and sold by him, and the following Booksellers (etc.), later vellum boards

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)
  • Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)
  • Alexander Cumming (1732-1814)
Provenance:

Galerie d'Horlogerie Ancienne, Geneva

CONDITION DETAILS

Minor browning and foxing.

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