- 103
Viète, François
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Viète, François
- Opera mathematica, in unum volume congesta, ac recognita, opera atque studio Francisci à Schooten. Leiden: Bonaventure and Abraham Elzevir, 1646
- Paper
folio (303 x 197mm.), title-page and contents page and headings in "Relatio kalendarii" printed in red and black, woodcut printer's device on title-page, woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, woodcut diagrams (3 with volvelles), contemporary Spanish limp vellum, blue edges, manuscript note in Spanish on inside front cover regarding price, notes in Latin on flyleaf headed "Regulae observandae in additioe & subtractione", Mm2-3, Rr2-3 and T1_4 slightly browned, small wormhole in gutter towards end, binding slightly soiled, lacking two pairs of alum-tawed ties
Provenance
D. Vincentius ----, note on verso of flyleaf dated 16 February 1702
Literature
Norman 2152; Willems 609
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
This is the first collected edition of the mathematical writings of Viète, edited by Franz van Schooten, and suggested to the Elzevirs by Marin Mersenne back in 1638. Only the treatises Canon mathematicus and Harmonicum coeleste were not included.