LE GENDRE, L'ARITHMETIQUE, PARIS, 1663; L'ARITHMETIQUE, PARIS, 1700; 2 COPIES, CONTEMPORARY CALF

i. L'arithmetique en sa perfection, mise en pratique selon l'usage des financiers, banquiers, et marchands. Paris: Autheur & Cardin Besongne, 1663, second edition, 4to, a few woodcut diagrams and illustrations, old manuscript notes in some margins, contemporary calf, spine gilt, (P. Mendle, book label; bought from Hugues de Latude, Paris, 2004), [T&W L58; Hoock & Jeannin II/L23.8], 3A4 with portion of margin excised, some browning and staining, binding wornii. L'arithmetique. Paris: Augustin Besoigne, 1700, 8vo, woodcut diagrams and illustrations, contemporary calf, spine gilt, (bought from Interlibrum, Vaduz, 1985) [T&W L59; Hoock & Jeannin II/L23.24]

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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