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Torricelli, Evangelista
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Torricelli, Evangelista
- Opera geometrica – [faux titre] : De solidis sphæralibus. De motu. De dimensione parabolæ. De solido hyperbolico. Cum appendicibus de cycloïde & cochlea.Florence, Amadoro Massa & Lorenzo de Landis, 1644.
édition originale. 3 parties en un volume in-4 (220 x 153 mm), (1) f., 243 pp., 151 pp. (mal chiffrées 115). Nombreux bois dans le texte et une gravure sur cuivre à pleine page.
reliure du xviiie siècle. Vélin ivoire à la Bradel, pièce de titre de maroquin citron, tranches bleues.
reliure du xviiie siècle. Vélin ivoire à la Bradel, pièce de titre de maroquin citron, tranches bleues.
Literature
Norman, n° 2086 : "De Motu is a continuation of Galileo's study of the parabolic motion of projectiles, which makes several significant contributions to mechanics, the calculus and ballistics".- Roberts & Trent, Bibliotheca Mechanica, p. 321.
Condition
Bel exemplaire malgré des rousseurs et des feuillets brunis.
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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
Seul ouvrage publié du vivant de Torricelli (1608-1647) ; il le fut aux frais du grand-duc de Toscane Ferdinand II. Il renferme ses travaux les plus importants en physique et mathématiques. Il donne l'aire de la cycloïde, énonce sa loi sur l'écoulement des liquides, posant les fondements de l'hydrodynamique. Le De motu sur le mouvement des corps pesants montre qu'un système matériel est en équilibre quand son centre de gravité occupe la plus basse position possible. Enfin, ses recherches sur la géométrie contribueront au développement du calcul intégral.
Bel exemplaire malgré des rousseurs et des feuillets brunis.