LA FONTAINE, 2 VOLUMES ON ARITHMETIC

i. Arithmétique mémorialle par le moyen de laquelle on peut résoudre en son esprit toutes reigles qui concernent le négoce et trafic de toutes sortes de marchandises, sans user d'aucuns chiffres ny gettons. Paris: Nicolas Rousset, 1630, 8vo, 44pp., modern brown half morocco by C. Honnelaître, marbled boards, modern folding cloth box, (bought from Thomas-Scheler, 1987, Catalogue 12: Précurseurs et novateurs: Mathématiques, item 106, FF 3500), [T&W F81; USTC 6022549], slight marginal dampstaining at end ii. L'arithmetique familiere, contenant toutes les Règles d'icelle, tant pour le Commerce, les Finances, que pour les Gens de Guerre, par le moyen des Tables proportionelles. Paris: Estienne Loyson, 1671, 12mo, pp. [32], 90, ff. 91-138, pp. 139-143, [1], ff. 144-152, pp. 153-162 (tables printed on rectos only), 2 engraved plates, old marbled paper wrappers, speckled edges, modern folding cloth box, (bought from Roger Gaskell, 1991, Catalogue 2, item 52), [T&W F80; Hoock & Jeannin II/L5.4], minor worming and spotting, repaired, title frayed at head, wrappers slightly worn

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."