The Cottesloe Military Library
The Cottesloe Military Library
Auction Closed
November 19, 05:30 PM GMT
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
Lot Details
Description
MAROLOIS, SAMUEL
Opera mathematica, ou oeuvres mathematicques, traictans de Geometrie, Perspective, Architecture, et Fortification. The Hague: Henricus Hondius, 1614-1615
2 parts (only, of 6) containing Geometry and Fortification, in 2 volumes, oblong folio (292 x 364mm.), engraved title-page plus an engraved title-page for each section (Geometry title-page dated 1616, Fortification dated 1615), 47 & 42 engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, manuscript paper title label pasted to upper cover, a few small tears or holes, one leaf very browned, one plate cut out and laid down, a few leaves creased, occasional light spotting or browning, binding rubbed, rebacked, manuscript label very torn
LITERATURE:
STCN 082521417 (Geometry) & 082521786 (Fortification)