Lot 488
  • 488

OZANAM, TRAITE DES LIGNES, PARIS, 1687

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Traité des lignes du premier genre expliquées par une methode nouvelle & facile. Paris: Estienne Michallet, 1687, 14 engraved plates
Traité de la construction des equations. Pour la solution des problems indeterminez. Paris: Estienne Michallet, 1687, 12 engraved plates Traité des lieux geometriques. expliquez par une methode courte & facile. Paris: Estienne Michallet, 1687, 9 engraved plates FIRST EDITIONS, 3 works issued together in one volume, 4to (250 x 175mm.), later marbled boards, some dampstaining

Provenance

Orazio Valeriani (b.1769, professor of mathematics and agronomy in the Liceo of Fermo), stencilled ownership inscription; Michele Adriani (1797-1851, pupil of the preceding), inkstamp “Libreria Adriani”; bought from Philip J. Pirages, McMinnville, OR, 1990

Literature

Tomash & Williams O68, O66, O67

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."