Lot 487
  • 487

OVERHEIDE, ARITHMETICA FIGURATA, 1656

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • Arithmetica figurata. Grund und Eigentliche Beschreibung Aller Arithmetischen Polygonal, Pyramidal und Columnar Zahlen. Deroselben uhrsprung, Formation, und Extraction Mit unterschiedlichen newen Lehrstücken. [Braunschweig]: Andreas Duncker, 1656
4to (186 x 147mm.), with 4pp. appendix at end, modern boards, old ink annotations, title and subsequent leaf repaired, text block becoming detached, slight browning, a few small tears  

Provenance

Schriftmuseum F. Soennecken, Bonn, library labels; Reiss & Auvermann, Auktion 54, 20-23 April 1994, lot 1690, Erwin Tomash

Literature

Tomash & Williams O58; VD17 23:277079D

Condition

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."

Catalogue Note

This book is an attempt to show all figurate numbers, including all different polygons, pyramids and columnar figures.