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OZANAM, NOUVELLE TRIGONOMETRIE, PARIS, 1697
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Nouvelle trigonometrie, ou l'on trouve la maniere de calculer toutes sortes de triangles rectilignes, sans les tables de sinus, & aussi par les tables de sinus. Avec une application de la trigonometrie à la mesure des lignes droites accessibles sur la terre. Paris: Jean Jombert, 1697
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (162 x 88mm.), woodcut diagrams, 4pp. publisher's catalogue at end, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments
Provenance
bought from Bruce Ramer, New York, 1993
Literature
Tomash & Williams O63; Henderson p.70 no. 52.0 (cited)
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
Ozanam was a prolific author on mathematical subjects. This work deals with plane trigonometry, as applied to finding heights of towers, hills, and so on.