Decorative Arts & Silver Online Auction

December 08, 2016

LOT 512

Lot 512

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith
Lot 512 Details
Thomas Smith

THE SCIENTIFIC LIBRARY; OR, REPOSITORY OF USEFUL AND POLITE LITERATURE: COMPRISING ASTRONOMY, GEOGRAPHY, MYTHOLOGY, ANCIENT HISTORY, MODERN HISTORY, AND CHRONOLOGY, REVISED AND IMPROVED

1818, 6 volumes, engraved frontispieces, paper boards, tooled red leather spines
4.6" x 3" — 11.7 x 7.6 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $132
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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