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Descartes, René
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Descartes, René
- Geometria... anno 1637 Gallicè edita; nunc autem cum notis Florimondi de Beaune... in linguam latinam versa, & commentariis illustrata, opera atque studio Francisci à Schooten. Leiden: Joannes Maire, 1649
- Paper
4to (192 x 143mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and diagrams, last leaf blank, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, manuscript annotations in quire I, R1 and Aa2 torn without loss, extremities slightly rubbed, upper joint chipped at head and foot
Provenance
From the library of Montesquieu, inscription on title-page, no. 1672 in his library catalogue (Catalogue de la bibliothèque de Montesquieu, ed. L. Desgraves, Geneva, 1954); Librairie Alain Brieux, Paris, booklabel on inside front cover; Arnaud de Vitry, sale in these rooms, 10 April 2002, lot 185
Literature
Guibert, Géométrie 2
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
"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
First edition in Latin. Although the original French version was published some years earlier in 1637, it was this Latin version which disseminated Descartes's treatise to the scientific community of Europe.