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HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS, 7 VOLUMES
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描述
- A collection of 7 volumes, comprising:
i. Montucla, Jean-Étienne (1725-1799). Histoire des recherches sur la quadrature du cercle. Paris: Jombert, 1754, 8vo, 8 folding engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf, (bought from Studio Bibliografico Gutenberg, Milan, 1992), [T&W M123] ii. Montucla, Jean-Étienne. Histoire des mathematiques, dans laquelle on rend compte de leurs progrès depuis leur origine jusqu'à nos jours. Paris: Charles-Antoine Jombert, 1758, 2 volumes, 4to, contemporary mottled calf, released inkstamps of the Royal Library, The Hague, (bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1979), [T&W M122] iii. Bossut, Charles (1730-1814). Essai sur l'histoire générale des mathématiques. Paris: Louis, 1802, 2 volumes, 8vo, frontispiece, nineteenth-century cloth, (bought from Bernard Maille, Paris, 1995), [T&W B212] iv. Bossut, Charles. A general history of mathematics from the earliest times, to the middle of the eighteenth century. London: J. Johnson, 1803, 8vo, later half calf, (bought from Chaucer Head, Presteigne, 1999, Catalogue 43, item 42), [T&W B213]v. Delambre, Jean-Baptiste (1749-1822). Rapport historique sur les progrès des sciences mathématiques depuis 1789, et sur leur état actuel. Presente à Sa Majesté l'empereur et roi, en son Conseil d'état, le 6 février 1808. Paris: Imprimerie Impériale, 1810, 4to, later half calf, (bought from Edwin V. Glaser, Sausalito, CA, 1980), [T&W D28]
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"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."