MEAN, NOUVEAU TRAITÉ D'ARITHMÉTIQUE, PARIS, 1732, CONTEMPORARY CALF WITH ARMS OF LA ROCHEFOUCAULD

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 118mm.), folding engraved table, hand-coloured and with two original silk strings, contemporary speckled calf with arms of La Rochefoucauld [Olivier 710 fer 1], spine gilt, gilt edges, short tear in table repaired

Alexandre de a Rochefoucauld (1690-1762), duc de la Rochefoucauld et de la Roche-Guyon, arms on covers, and "Chateau de la Roche Guyon, Bibliothèque", ink stamp on title; bought from Pickering & Chatto, London, 1995

Tomash & Williams M77

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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.
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The table was to be used in solving problems in arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and navigation.