Antiquarian Horology: A Private Library. Online Auction

June 27, 2013

LOT 25

Lot 25

Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)

Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)
Lot 25 Details
Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)

TRAITÉ GÉNÉRAL DES HORLOGES

1734, first edition, 12mo., 388pp. plus table of contents, 25 engraved fold out plates, 4 fold out tables, Paris, Hippolyte-Louis Guerin, rue St. Jacques, & Jacques Guerin, Quay des Augustins, full calf, tooled spine with raised bands and red title

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)
  • Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)
  • Dom Jacques Allexandre (1653-1734)
Provenance:

Galerie d’Horlogerie Ancienne, Geneva

CONDITION DETAILS

Toned, minor foxing. Minor old repairs, numerous ex libris stamps

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