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Cauchy, Augustin Louis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description
- Cauchy, Augustin Louis
- Mémoire sur la dispersion de la lumière. Publié par la Société royale des sciences de Prague.Prague, chez J. G. Calve, 1836.
édition originale. In-4 (253 x 215 mm) de IV, 236 pp. A toutes marges.
reliure moderne. Demi-veau bordeaux à coins, non rogné. Dos passé. Quelques rousseurs aux premiers et derniers feuillets.
reliure moderne. Demi-veau bordeaux à coins, non rogné. Dos passé. Quelques rousseurs aux premiers et derniers feuillets.
Condition
Dos passés.
"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."
"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
Important Mémoire où la dispersion de la lumière est expliquée selon la théorie ondulatoire ; complétant ainsi les travaux de Fresnel sur le même sujet. L'ouvrage est publié à Prague, où Cauchy (1789-1867) avait été appelé en 1833, pour diriger l'éducation scientifique du duc de Bordeaux alors en exil.