$800
Bosse, Abraham (1602-1676) Moyen Universel de Pratiquer la Perspective sur les Tableaux ou Surfaces Irreguliere. Paris: Bosse, 1653. Octavo, illustrated with added engraved title, divisional sectional engraved title, and thirty-two numbered plates (two folding, many printed back-to-back on the same sheet), the final numbered plate dated June 1669; in contemporary speckled boards, boards detached, some water staining affecting the last few leaves (most obvious on the final folding plate) 7 x 4 1/4 in. Estimate $500-700 [pi]2 (frontis and typo title), A-K4. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12